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The proof of working conditions lists 15 mandatory items. What a student job contract must contain, with an outline for a template and the 20-hour limit.

Licence reform, e-scooter rules from 1 March 2027 and new liability: what is adopted for drivers in Germany in 2027 and what is still pending, with sources.

The insurance ombudsman settles disputes over disability benefits out of court. Up to 10,000 euros in complaint value its decision binds the insurer, while the court route stays open for you.

Tax ID, payslips, allowance and deadlines: this checklist shows what your employer retrieves and which documents you should keep yourself.

The MiCA transition period for crypto service providers ended on 1 July 2026. This guide explains what it means for you as a user and how to recognise an authorised provider.

In a mini-job or student job: report sick at once, certificate from the fourth calendar day, pay continuation after four weeks of waiting time. The rules at a glance.

Under the wording of § 56 BAföG, the study start grant does not test your parents income. What counts is benefit receipt in the previous month.

Since July 2026 the grace period for assets is abolished, while the one for rent stays with a cap. Rules under sections 22 and 12 SGB II, an example and sources.

Every month before the standard retirement age reduces your pension by 0.3 percent. Examples, legal basis and exceptions explained. Last updated November 2026.

All 24 planned Bundeswehr screening centres by federal state, the timetable to mid-2027 and what it means for men born in 2008 or later. Last updated November 2026.