{"id":6623,"date":"2025-04-06T07:41:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T07:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finepassport.com\/?p=6623"},"modified":"2025-04-06T08:23:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T08:23:38","slug":"working-and-holidays-in-germany-a-comprehensive-guide-for-foreign-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.finepassport.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/06\/working-and-holidays-in-germany-a-comprehensive-guide-for-foreign-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Working and Holidays in Germany: A comprehensive guide for foreign workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:200px;padding-right:200px;padding-bottom:200px;padding-left:200px;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:url('https:\/\/dev.finepassport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Working-and-Holidays-in-Germany-A-comprehensive-guide-for-foreign-workers-1.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:59% 24%;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67{position:relative;}.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_0dd7c3-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Hello! New to Germany? Let&#8217;s talk about how holidays and work go together in Germany. This guide will help you understand the German way of handling holidays and work.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03{position:relative;}.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column6623_b59f48-03:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_b59f48-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_b59f48-03\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_86aa56-37\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What are German Holidays?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Germany loves its holidays! These are special days when most people don&#8217;t work. Some holidays are celebrated all over Germany, while others are only celebrated in certain states. For example, Berlin might have different holidays than Munich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For information of holidays in a specific region in Germany &#8211; Click here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are Two Types of Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Public Holidays (Feiertage):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Official non-working days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most businesses close<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most common ones:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Year&#8217;s Day (January 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easter Monday (March\/April)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor Day (May 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas (December 25 and 26)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Vacation Days (Urlaub):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your personal paid time off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal minimum:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20 days (for 5-day work week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 days (for 6-day work week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many companies offer 25-30 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc{position:relative;}.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column6623_85f788-cc:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_85f788-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_85f788-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_4ab9ab-f7\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Who Gets These Rights?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>EU\/EEA Citizens<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Same rights as German workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">No work permit needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">All holiday rules apply fully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>Non-EU Citizens<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Need valid work permit\/visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Once legally employed, have IDENTICAL rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Same holiday entitlements as everyone else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95{position:relative;}.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_7f2f22-95\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_f03ee8-c3\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Your Holiday Rights in Detail<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>Vacation Days (Personal Time Off)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Basic Rules:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can technically take vacation after 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Must get boss&#8217;s approval first<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Full salary during vacation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For Foreign Workers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check visa probation period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Coordinate with visa renewal date<\/span>s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Keep all approval documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Public Holiday Work<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to work on public holidays (like in hospitals, restaurants, etc.):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Can technically take vacation after 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Must get boss&#8217;s approval first<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Full salary during vacation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13{position:relative;}.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column6623_15ed65-13:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_15ed65-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_15ed65-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_fb3ef2-d9\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Planning Your Time Off<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>For Everyone<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Basic Steps:<\/strong><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask well in advance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Get written approval<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Check team schedules<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Documentation:<\/strong><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep all and approvals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save work schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain pay slips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>Extra Steps for Foreign Workers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong>Before Long Trips<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check visa validity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Verify residence permit status<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: var(--global-font-size-medium); color: var(--global-palette3); letter-spacing: 0.03em;\">Check if re-entry permit needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong>Required Documents<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment contract copies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday approval records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday approval records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pay and Benefits<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br><strong>During Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Normal salary continues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Public holidays are paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Extra pay for holiday work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Same rules for ALL legal workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When Problems Arise<\/strong><br><strong>Where to Get Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Within Company<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk to your boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact HR department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult work council (Betriebsrat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Outside Help<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Foreigner&#8217;s Office (Ausl\u00e4nderbeh\u00f6rde)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Trade unions (if member)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Welcome Centers in major cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Federal Employment Agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_d208fa-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_d208fa-99\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_d980a9-3d\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Additional Rights<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>All legal workers have:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sick leave rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Protection from discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Right to join unions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Access to work councils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>German Work Culture<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Important to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Work-life balance is valued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Taking vacation is normal and expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Working too much isn&#8217;t praised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Holidays are taken seriously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6623_e1e343-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6623_855f0b-27\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Key Points to Remember<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For Everyone:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paid vacation is guaranteed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public holidays are usually non-working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra pay for holiday work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan ahead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For Foreign Workers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Same basic rights as Germans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra attention to visa requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep thorough documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider immigration rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p 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