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Mindestlohn – What is that? Have you ever heard about the “Mindestlohn”? The Mindestlohn is a statutory minimum wage. In Germany, it was established on 1st January 2015. The aim was to save employees who work in the so-called “Niedriglohnbereich”. This sector starts in Germany under a wage of €10 gross per hour. Especially affected […]
A dripping nose along with a sore throat, head and joints – a cold can become a serious burden. And an expensive one: around 30 per cent of all work absences are due to the common cold. So as the cold months begin, we try to prevent it, often on our own at first. For […]
Getting your medication with a doctor’s prescription from a pharmacy right away, without having to pay for it? Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. In many cases, patients in Germany are required by law to pay a mandatory supplement – not only for their medication, but also for treatments at hospitals, personal care at home, […]
More than 180, 000 people have come to Lower Saxony over the past year – many of them have come out of need, others because they found an occupation here, most of them because they had the desire to build a future for themselves in Lower Saxony. Occupational integration is an essential component of these people’s inclusion. In this regard, it is important to provide orientation:
Where do I find what in Lower Saxony? What region is the right one for me? How do job applications, employment contracts and health insurance work? How can I network with other immigrants? What integration initiatives are available? And naturally: Where are there specific offers to learn German, be it in the home country or on-site in Lower Saxony. Answers to all these questions – always with particular reference to the very personal environment – can be found on the Internet portal “Welcome to Niedersachsen” of the BNW.
Because of this, I, as State Commissioner for Migration and Social Inclusion, accepted the patronage for the migration portal of the BNW. It offers important information and networking opportunities for immigrants and asylum seekers for a successful start in Lower Saxony and is in addition easily accessible. With it we achieve above all one thing: integration in Lower Saxony.
Have you recently arrived in Niedersachsen or have you already been living here for some time? Do you have questions about social security regulations, educational system or work and training? Do you need information to return to your homeland? If you need assistance with living and working here, you’ve come to the right place! Our team can support you on different issues in our 18 Information points in Niedersachsen.
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