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VW Restructuring Threat and Train Safety Verdict: Germany This Week
A man is jailed for killing a train conductor in Germany, while VW bosses plan major restructuring and unions push back. Here's what expat workers need to know.
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VW Cost-Cutting Plans: What Expat Workers in Germany Need to Know
Volkswagen's supervisory board met on major restructuring plans but gave no clear answers on layoffs or closures — here's what expat workers should be watching.
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VW Mass Layoffs: What Expat Workers Need to Know in 2025
Volkswagen's supervisory board meets to approve its biggest-ever cost-cutting plan. Expat workers in the VW supply chain face real job security risks.
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Germany Sick Leave Reform 2025: Doctor's Note Required from Day One
Germany is changing sick leave rules: employees will need a doctor's certificate from the first day off sick. Here's what every worker in Germany needs to know now.
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Germany Sick Leave Rules: What Proposed Changes Mean for Workers
Germany's coalition is discussing tighter sick-leave certificate rules. Here's what expat workers need to know about their current rights and what may change.
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Germany Sick Leave Reform 2025: What Workers Need to Know
Germany's planned sick leave reform is sparking debate inside and outside the coalition. Here's what it could mean for employees, including expats and foreign workers.
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Germany Tests New Youth Unemployment Programme: What Expats Should Know
A pilot project in Pirmasens targets young unemployed people stuck in a cycle of rejection and withdrawal. Here's how Germany's Jobcenter support works for expat youth.
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Mercedes-Benz Workers Strike Back: What the Protests Mean for Employees in Germany
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers across Germany are protesting the carmaker's cost-cutting plans. Here's what it means for employees and expats in the sector.
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Germany's Sick Leave Record: What Expat Workers Need to Know in 2025
German workers average nearly 20 sick days a year — a new record. Chancellor Merz is pushing back. Here's what expats need to know about their rights.
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Mercedes-Benz Workers Protest 40-Hour Week Plan Across German Plants
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees in Germany walked out to protest a plan to raise working hours from 35 to 40 per week. Here's what it means for workers in Germany.
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Germany Plans Stricter Sick Leave Rules: What Workers Need to Know
The German coalition wants to tighten sick leave rules and cut absenteeism. Here's what is being proposed, what is still undecided, and how it could affect you as a worker in Germany.
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Sick Leave Rules in Europe: How Germany Compares to Its Neighbours
France, Italy and others handle sick leave very differently. Here's how Germany's rules compare across Europe — useful context for expats from any EU country.
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Germany's New Sick Leave Rules: What Workers Need to Know
Germany plans stricter sick leave requirements for workers. Doctors warn the changes could overwhelm clinics. Here's what the new rules could mean for you.
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Infineon Opens New Chip Factory in Dresden: Jobs and Opportunities for Tech Expats
Infineon's new Dresden semiconductor factory is one of Europe's most modern chip plants. It means new skilled jobs in Saxony — here's what tech expats should know.
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Germany's Labor Market Reforms 2025: What Expat Workers Must Know
Germany plans longer fixed-term contracts and easier dismissal for high earners. Here's what these labor market reforms mean for expats' jobs and residence permits.
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Parental Leave in Germany: Your Dismissal Protection Rights Explained
A Federal Labour Court ruling confirms German employees cannot be fired after parental leave is approved, even before it starts. Here's what expats need to know.
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Mercedes Cuts Bonuses and Extends Hours: What Workers in Germany Should Know
Mercedes-Benz is freezing a special employee payment and pushing for longer working hours at the same pay. Here is what this means if you work in German manufacturing.
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Can Your German Employer Block a 3-Week Holiday? New Court Ruling Explained
A new German court ruling clarifies your right to take a three-week holiday block. Expats travelling home should know what employers can and cannot refuse.
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Germany Delays EU Salary Transparency Law: What Expat Workers Should Know
Germany has failed to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and the Family Minister has criticised the policy. Here's what this means for expats working in Germany.
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Germany Faces 4.3 Million Worker Shortage by 2036: What It Means for Expats
A new study warns Germany will lose 4.3 million working-age people by 2036. Here's what the shrinking labor market means for foreign workers and expats.
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Faire Integration: Free Workplace Rights Advice for Foreign Workers in Germany
Faire Integration offers free, multilingual advice to foreign workers in Germany on workplace rights, unpaid wages, and contract issues. Here's how to use it.
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Germany May Make Company Pensions Mandatory: What Workers Need to Know
Germany's Finance Minister backs a plan to make company pensions compulsory for all employees. Here's what this could mean for expats and foreign workers.
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Germany Misses EU Pay Transparency Deadline: What Workers Should Know
Germany failed to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive on time. Here's what that means for your salary rights as a worker in Germany.
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How Germany Plans to Regulate AI in the Workplace in 2025
Germany is drafting rules to govern AI use at work, covering hiring algorithms, performance monitoring, and workers' rights. Here's what expat professionals need to know.
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