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Arbeitszeugnis in Germany: How to Read an Employer’s Performance Review What is a German Arbeitszeugnis? How does it differ from a simple versus a detailed evaluation? How should you interpret the assessment language, and what should you do if you receive a negative review? Average Salaries in Germany in 2026: Median, Occupations, States and Cities A guide to salaries in Germany: average and median gross pay, Mindestlohn, Minijob, and differences by occupation, sector, state and city. Employer Benefits in Germany: What You Can Get Besides Salary An overview of extra benefits from a German employer: company pension, Jobticket, training, fitness, daycare, meals, home office, and other perks. Employment Contracts in Germany: What to Check Before Signing The following terms should be included in a German Arbeitsvertrag: job title, salary, probationary period (Probezeit), working hours, vacation, sick leave, part-time work, and termination. German Payslip: How to Read Your Lohnabrechnung in Germany German Payslip: How to Read Your Lohnabrechnung in Germany How to Resign in Germany: Deadlines, Documents, and 7 Steps for a Smooth Exit A step-by-step guide to resigning in Germany: how to check your notice period, submit your Kündigung, account for your residence permit or EU Blue Card, request an Arbeitszeugnis, and hand over your work. Kurzarbeitergeld in Germany: How the Short-Time Work Benefit Works What is Kurzarbeitergeld in Germany? When can an employer implement Kurzarbeit? Who is eligible for the benefit? How much is paid? How do you apply? And what should an employee check? Maternity Protection in Germany: Leave, Benefits, and Protection for Pregnant Women at Work Maternity Protection in Germany: Leave, Benefits, and Protection for Pregnant Women at Work Minimum Wage in Germany in 2026: Rate, Exceptions and Protection of Rights What Mindestlohn applies in Germany in 2026, who is entitled to it, what exceptions exist and where to turn if an employer pays less. Payslip in Germany: How to Read an Entgeltabrechnung How a German payslip works: gross pay, net pay, taxes, social contributions, Steuerklasse, BGRS, PGRS, vacation pay, sick leave, and common mistakes. Probation Period in Germany: Probezeit, Dismissal, Vacation, and Sick Leave Probation Period in Germany: Probezeit, Dismissal, Vacation, and Sick Leave References and Arbeitszeugnis in Germany: What Kinds of Recommendations Are Needed for a Job What are references when job hunting in Germany? How do they differ from a cover letter and an *Arbeitszeugnis*? When should you send them to an employer, and how do you prepare a list of references? Resignation Letter in Germany: Structure, Notice Periods, and German Phrases How to prepare a Kündigung in Germany: written form, notice period, addressee, letter structure, German phrases, and a request for an Arbeitszeugnis and Urlaubsbescheinigung. Salaries in Germany: How Much People Really Earn and Why Expectations Do Not Match the Market How to read salary statistics in Germany: how the average salary differs from the median, why income depends on the region, industry, experience, and company size, and how to assess an offer without inflated expectations. Sick Leave in Germany: eAU, Krankengeld, and Filing Rules How to arrange sick leave in Germany: when to inform your employer, how eAU works, who receives a paper AU, how much is paid during illness, and which rules apply to parents of sick children. Sick Leave in Germany: pay, Krankengeld, and the rules How to arrange sick leave in Germany, when the employer pays, when Krankengeld starts, and what changed with the electronic eAU certificate.