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Employer refused to pay wages
Yesterday, I came across a Facebook post about the employer not paying three months of work wages. The affected person was asking for advice in a Facebook group.
The individual and many writing in the comments didn't know their rights.
As an employee, getting a salary every month is your right. If the employer refuses to pay the wages, they are punishable by law.
Learn what you can do in such a situation here.
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Employer forcing you to sign the termination letter
Another trending post in Germany is employers forcing employees to sign a termination letter. Again, forcing anyone in Germany to sign a document is illegal.
You have the right to review the document before signing it. If the employer doesn't give you time to review and forces you to sign immediately, you can call the police to protect yourself.
Furthermore, you should hire a lawyer specialized in labor law to negotiate the severance package with the employer. Don't be afraid of your employer, and never hesitate to exercise your rights.
You don't get what you deserve. You get what you fight for. We know lawyers are expensive in Germany. This is why we recommend everyone get legal insurance in Germany.
Legal insurance covers the legal costs and offers free legal advice on the phone. You can compare the legal insurance offers on Check24* or Verivox*. If you want a service in English, check Getsafe* and Feather* legal insurance.
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Deduct unlimited home office costs from the 2023 tax return
From the 2023 tax year, you can deduct unlimited home office costs from your tax return. No more maximum limit on the home office costs.
The tax office even increased the home office allowance to 6 € per day. Moreover, the number of days you can claim the home office flat rate is 210 days now.
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Do you have income from outside Germany? You must declare it in your tax return
Unlimited tax applies to every resident of Germany. This means you must pay tax on all income, regardless of in which country you earn it.
So, if you earn rent from a property in Dubai, you must declare it in German tax returns. The same applies to income from emplyoment, interests, dividends, capital gains, business, etc.
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Freebies
Check out our shop to download freebies like rental contracts, checklists, books, etc. We created several free products to make settling in Germany easy for you.
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Plan your holidays 🧳
I am too lazy to plan the holidays. This is why I prefer booking package holidays from travel portals.
Not only are they convenient but also cheaper when traveling with family. Moreover, you can filter the tours that you can cancel for free.
There are many travel portals in Germany. However, you can compare the offers from different portals on Check24.
TIP: The earlier you book your travel, the more you save.
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Expats guide to buying a house in Germany.
Buying a home in Germany is time-consuming and expensive. Educate yourself to make an informed decision. Download your copy today.
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Deals for you
Free insurance consultancy in English
Important types of insurance you should have in Germany
Personal Finance
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Free trading accounts
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Tax Software
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- Up to 4.2% interest.
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Tagesgeld account for 6 months
- Up to 4.05% interest.
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Personal loan
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Wikipedia for foreigners to succeed in Germany
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