https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed In an exclusive interview with The Local, experts from 'Faire Integration' discuss Germany’s free and multilingual service to help foreign workers understand their rights – and stop problems at work from spiralling out of control. https://www.thelocal.de/20260519/faire-integration-where-foreign-workers-in-germany-can-get-free-workplace-advice Tue, 19 May 2026 10:38:20 +0200 faire-integration-where-foreign-workers-in-germany-can-get-free-workplace-advice Do you need German to land a job in Berlin? The Local teamed up with a job-hunting platform for an exclusive look at how friendly the tech job market is for non-German speakers. https://www.thelocal.de/20260513/revealed-which-companies-in-berlin-offer-jobs-that-dont-require-german Wed, 13 May 2026 16:11:31 +0200 revealed-which-companies-in-berlin-offer-jobs-that-dont-require-german With AI, economic shifts and a tightening job market making traditional roles feel less secure, many internationals are looking for a fresh start. We spoke to an expert about how to successfully switch careers in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260515/get-curious-expert-advice-on-how-to-change-careers-in-germany Fri, 15 May 2026 11:45:11 +0200 get-curious-expert-advice-on-how-to-change-careers-in-germany Many people in Germany begin work for a new employer in the autumn, so what are the rules for probation periods and in which cases do they not apply? https://www.thelocal.de/20240116/probezeit-the-probation-period-rules-new-employees-in-germany-need-to-know Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:02:55 +0100 probezeit-the-probation-period-rules-new-employees-in-germany-need-to-know What do you need to earn to be considered a top earner in Germany? New government data shows where your salary stands compared to the rest of the population. https://www.thelocal.de/20260512/compare-how-does-your-salary-stack-up-against-germanys-top-earners Tue, 12 May 2026 16:11:30 +0200 compare-how-does-your-salary-stack-up-against-germanys-top-earners With a spate of layoffs happening at German companies, many foreigners are wondering what losing their job could mean for their residence permit. Here's how long you have to find a new role - and what happens if you can't find one. https://www.thelocal.de/20241002/how-long-can-i-stay-in-germany-if-i-lose-my-job Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:19:07 +0200 how-long-can-i-stay-in-germany-if-i-lose-my-job Whether you're considering a move or wondering what the job options are like, we look at how friendly Austria and Germany's job markets are to English speakers. https://www.thelocal.de/20260514/austria-vs-germany-where-is-it-easier-to-find-an-english-speaking-job Thu, 14 May 2026 16:19:48 +0200 austria-vs-germany-where-is-it-easier-to-find-an-english-speaking-job The federal government wanted to make it possible for companies to offer tax-free employee bonuses, but the proposal was rejected by state representatives in Germany's Upper House of Parliament. https://www.thelocal.de/20260511/is-germanys-planned-relief-bonus-for-employees-off-the-table Mon, 11 May 2026 11:11:58 +0200 is-germanys-planned-relief-bonus-for-employees-off-the-table The eight‑hour workday, a long-standing and hard won basic right for workers in Germany, may soon disappear. Here’s what the government's proposal could mean for you. https://www.thelocal.de/20260512/will-germany-scrap-the-eight-hour-working-day Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:53 +0200 will-germany-scrap-the-eight-hour-working-day Did you know if you're unemployed in Germany there's a state funded subsidy designed to help you launch a business or start out as self-employed? Hélène Belaunde explains how to get the 'Gründungszuschuss' grant and why it's a godsend for would-be freelancers https://www.thelocal.de/20251218/amazing-opportunity-germanys-little-known-grant-for-the-self-employed Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:34:56 +0100 amazing-opportunity-germanys-little-known-grant-for-the-self-employed In recent months a number of Germany's largest companies have announced major job cuts affecting tens of thousands of workers. Here's a roundup of the businesses where workers will be affected. https://www.thelocal.de/20260128/which-major-german-companies-are-cutting-jobs-this-year Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:28:12 +0100 which-major-german-companies-are-cutting-jobs-this-year Many foreigners who don't speak German - or have only basic knowledge - hope to find a job in Germany. We look at recent data and analyse how open the job market is to non-German speakers. https://www.thelocal.de/20241125/can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:10:04 +0100 can-you-get-a-job-in-germany-without-german-language-skills Workers arriving in Germany in 2026 now have a new layer of protection, and specifically a clear right to receive information on labour counselling from day one. https://www.thelocal.de/20260428/foreign-workers-in-germany-are-now-entitled-to-free-employment-advice Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:02:05 +0200 foreign-workers-in-germany-are-now-entitled-to-free-employment-advice Do you travel between work sites through the work day? A recent European court ruling suggests that time generally needs to be paid in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260422/when-does-your-employer-need-to-pay-you-for-travel-time-in-germany Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:07:36 +0200 when-does-your-employer-need-to-pay-you-for-travel-time-in-germany Experts have been warning for years about Germany's shortage of skilled workers. How bad is it – and what can be expected in the long term? https://www.thelocal.de/20260421/how-bad-is-germanys-skilled-worker-shortage-in-2026 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:29:50 +0200 how-bad-is-germanys-skilled-worker-shortage-in-2026 Germany is encouraging employers to give their staff a €1,000 tax-free bonus. Now the government plans to extend the time that firms are allowed to pay it out by six months. https://www.thelocal.de/20260421/germany-to-allow-tax-free-e1000-employee-bonus-until-next-year Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:59:31 +0200 germany-to-allow-tax-free-e1000-employee-bonus-until-next-year Wondering what's considered a good salary in Germany? New official figures reveal the latest median and average wages, as well as which industries pay the most (and least). https://www.thelocal.de/20260407/how-much-are-wages-increasing-in-germany Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:27:51 +0200 how-much-are-wages-increasing-in-germany The German government wants to allow firms to give their employees a tax-free bonus as part of measures to relieve residents amid rising fuel and living costs. We look at who could be in line to get it. https://www.thelocal.de/20260414/qa-who-will-get-germanys-tax-free-bonus Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:01:50 +0200 qa-who-will-get-germanys-tax-free-bonus Germany’s coalition government is pushing a number of healthcare reforms at the moment. In the background there are also discussions about cutting workers' entitlements to sick pay. https://www.thelocal.de/20260417/will-germany-tighten-its-rules-on-paid-sick-leave Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:53 +0200 will-germany-tighten-its-rules-on-paid-sick-leave Looking for a new role in Germany this year? Here are the professions growing in demand, and the regions where you'll find them. https://www.thelocal.de/20260213/listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-germany-in-2026 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:29 +0100 listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-germany-in-2026