German Employment Law Quiz

False (B)

To incentivize employees to achieve above-average work results.

vacation

<p>Individual or collective agreements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christmas bonuses, year-end bonuses, 13th-month salary</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Christmas Bonus = A one-time payment often given around the holidays 13th-month salary = A bonus paid out monthly, usually equivalent to a full month's salary Bonus = Additional payment, usually linked to performance, company, or department results Vacation Payment = Additional payment given during vacation periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maternity Protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maternity Protection Leave = Time off work before and after childbirth Protection Period Before Childbirth = 6 weeks Protection Period After Childbirth = 8 weeks MuSchG = Maternity Protection Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual employment relationship, employee representation rights, collective bargaining agreements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>general terms and conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fixed-term employment = Employment contracts with a predetermined end date. Collective bargaining agreements = Agreements negotiated between companies and unions representing workers. Employee representative bodies = Groups that represent employees' interests in the workplace, such as works councils. Company policies = Internal guidelines and procedures established by employers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flexible remuneration components like bonuses and equity rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A percentage of turnover generated by the employee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>highly valued</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Company Car = A benefit granted for professional use, often with private use as a taxable benefit Car Allowance = A monetary payment instead of a company car Expense Reimbursement = Employer covers necessary work-related expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a mandatory requirement for all parents. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act (Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz - BEEG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz (BEEG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>24 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Working Hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to a company car depends on the specific employment contract. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The protection period before and after birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Garden Leave = A period of paid time off for an employee before they leave their job Parental Leave = A period of leave available to both parents after the birth of a child Sick Leave = A period of absence from work due to illness Protection Period = A time frame during which a pregnant employee cannot be dismissed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A period of time where an employee is paid but is not allowed to work, typically used during a transition period before leaving a job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Additional payments given to employees during the holiday season.

No general legal requirement for employers to pay bonuses.

An additional month's pay usually given in December.

A benefit from the employer beyond base salary, often performance-linked.

Bonus payments adjusted based on employment duration within the year.

Bonuses based on specific achievements or goals set between employee and employer.

An agreement that outlines bonus payments, applicable to a group of employees.

A contract between an employer and an employee detailing specific bonus terms.

Three levels: individual relationships, employee rights, and collective agreements.

Material terms and conditions of employment are agreed in a written contract.

Employment contracts must adhere to existing collective agreements and company policies.

Employment contracts in Germany must be clear and not disadvantage the employee unreasonably.

In Germany, detailed laws dictate mandatory working conditions for employers.

Contracts can be fixed-term with or without objective reasons as per TzBfG.

Fixed-term contracts can last up to two years and be extended three times.

Flexible remuneration such as bonuses and pensions may be specified separately in contracts.

A leave period during pregnancy and after childbirth that prevents termination and mandates paid leave.

Pregnant employees are protected against terminating their employment during maternity leave.

The last six weeks before childbirth when a pregnant woman cannot be employed unless she agrees.

The eight weeks following childbirth where the mother is also protected from employment unless she agrees to work.

During maternity leave protection, the government provides partial salary for the mother.

German law that outlines the protections and rights for pregnant employees and new mothers.

Employers cannot employ pregnant women during protection periods without their consent.

A mother may agree to work during her protection period after childbirth if she chooses.

Payment calculated as a percentage of sales made by an employee.

A vehicle provided by an employer for professional use, often for personal use too.

Additional payment from a company to help cover car expenses on top of salary.

A financial perk that is subject to income tax.

Employer's obligation to repay employees for work-related costs.

Non-cash benefits provided to employees, like a company car or housing.

There is no automatic right for employees to receive certain benefits.

A formal document outlining terms of employment benefits to prevent disputes.

Refers to whether an employer can legally extend an employee's working hours to nine for seven months.

The standard payment that an employee receives per hour, set at 11.50 euros in this scenario.

German law requires Christmas bonuses to be paid by December 24 at the latest.

Legally required additional pay for hours worked beyond standard hours, as dictated by the law.

In Germany, an employer generally must pay sick employees for a specified duration, usually up to six weeks.

Timeframes surrounding the birth when a female employee has specific legal protections regarding work.

Legal rights providing time off for parents to care for their child, applicable to both mothers and fathers.

A period where an employee is paid but not required to work, often after notice is given.

Entitlement to leave until a child turns three years old.

Parents can take up to 24 months of leave from child’s third to eighth birthday.

Parental leave may be taken proportionately by one or both parents.

A law providing financial support during parental leave.

Parental leave entitlement exists until the child is eight years old.

Leave can be taken in parts by parents, either jointly or separately.

Supports family bonding and child development during early years.