German Employee Benefits Update Q1 2026
The most significant changes to German employee benefits in Q1 2026 include increases to the minimum wage and to the child benefit/child supplement, as well…
Subjects: Germany
German Pension Strengthening Act II
With the adoption of the Company Pension Strengthening Act II, the attractiveness and efficiency of occupational pensions are on the rise. In the future, it…
German Employment and Social Security Law Update 2025
This article provides multinational employers with a concise overview of recent updates to German employment law, social security reforms, sick pay regulations, pension supplementation rules,…
German Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
[Updated March 18, 2025] German maternity and parental leave benefits are plentiful. Benefits range from cash to extended leave and job protection. These benefits are…
German Parental Income Limit to Fall Only Gradually
The German parental income limit is a hot topic in Germany right now. Parental allowance makes up for a lack of income when parents want…
Germany’s Long-Term Care Support and Relief Act (PUEG)
The Bundestag passed Germany’s Long-Term Care Support and Relief Act (PUEG) on May 26, 2023. This means that significant changes in contribution collections for statutory…
2023 German Social Security Calculation Adjustments
Starting in 2023, German social security calculation adjustments will impact employees and employers alike. The changes are centered around calculating social security contributions, which will…
German Pension Update for Employers 2022
This German pension update for employers in 2022 involves the Law to Strengthen Occupational Pensions (BRSG) which came into effect on January 1, 2018. As…
Benchmarking Employee Benefits in Germany 2022
If you want to benchmark employee benefits in Germany in 2022, specifically within the tech, life sciences, management consulting, finance and pharma industries, a good…
Germany
The statutory employee benefits in Germany, required by the German government, include retirement, unemployment insurance, healthcare, long-term nursing care, and workers’ compensation. In addition to…