Pay in Germany: What You're Owed and How to Get It
Getting paid what you’re owed.
German employment law is employee-friendly on pay, but the protections only work if you act in time. Most employment contracts contain short exclusion periods (Ausschlussfristen): typically three months to assert a claim in writing, sometimes followed by another three months to file in court. Miss those, and valid claims disappear.
Employer hasn’t paid? Unpaid wages covers what to do, in what order, and how quickly.
Had unused holiday when your employment ended? You’re entitled to a payout, and employers often dispute it. Holiday pay after termination.
A male colleague doing the same job earns more? A recent Federal Labour Court ruling makes this significantly easier to challenge. Equal pay.
Court Decisions
These decisions of differnet courts are about the topic “wage”:
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- Can a US contract block German severance pay? AutoPayDismissal
- Severance from a German insolvency plan: too late after 12 years? BankruptcySeverance PayPay
- Do pipe cleaning services require social fund contributions? AutoPay
- Do doctors with temporary licenses get full pay? PayAuto
- Late bonus targets: Can you claim compensation? Pay
- When does a pension increase take effect? AutoPay
- Overtime pay for part-time workers? AutoPayDismissal
- Does your yearly bonus count toward your pension protection? PayAuto
- Equal pay for equal work in church-run care? AutoPayDiscrimination
- Can a chauffeur claim daily allowances for ministerial trips? Pay
- Can your employer withhold bonus targets? PayAuto
- Which union’s pay deal applies at my workplace? AutoPayWorks Council
- Is my job classified for higher pay? AutoPay
- Inflation bonus during sick leave? PayAuto
- Can an employer reduce a works council member's pay? AutoWorks CouncilPay
- Inflation bonus during phased retirement? AutoPayFixed-Term
- Can a bonus plan be imposed without clear rules? AutoWorks CouncilPay
- Can late pay lead to interest claims? AutoPay
- Can I request salary details from colleagues? AutoPayDiscrimination
- Do teachers in Berlin get a 300€ monthly allowance? AutoPay
- Early Retirement Pay
FAQ
How long do I have to claim unpaid wages? Legally three years, but most employment contracts shorten this to three months. Check your contract. When in doubt, act immediately.
My employer is insolvent. Is there any point? Yes, but the rules and deadlines are different. Get in touch immediately.
What does a consultation cost? It depends on the amount at stake. Write me a brief summary and I’ll give you a straight answer.
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