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SALARY PAYMENT IN Euro (EUR, €)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES German / English

PAYROLL TAX 20.66%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 48 hours

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Germany

    What are the standard working hours in Germany?

    Standard working hours in Germany is 9am – 5pm.

    What are the standard working days in Germany?

    Standard working days in Germany is Monday – Friday. It is customary to give Friday afternoon either totally off, or relaxed. Saturday and Sunday are considered the weekend in Germany and are not typical working days.

    How many hours can you work per week in Germany?

    Full time employees will usually work 40 hours per week during a normal week in Germany.

    How many hours is part-time work in Germany?

    In Germany, part-time work is anything up to 20 hours per week.

    How many hours is overtime in Germany?

    In Germany, work beyond 40 hours a week is considered overtime work.

    Is it illegal to work on the weekend in Germany?

    No, however it is standard practice to offer Saturday and Sunday as days off. In Germany, Sunday is customary as a day of no work especially.

    Does Germany have a four-day work?

    Some companies are beginning to offer this to their employees, however it is not the standard yet.

    Hiring in Germany, Made Easy

    Your business can easily hire employees in Germany without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

    FAQs

    Yes, in Germany there is a maximum amount of overtime weekly. Typically, it is not allowed to work more than 60 hours a week.

    The overtime pay rate generally varies and is laid out in the employment contract in Germany.

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