Archive: Living, Working
Mindestlohn rises in 2019
Posted On December 07, 2018
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 […]
Prescriptions, hospitalisation, etc.: how much do I have to pay, and what will the health insurance fund pay?
Posted On October 09, 2018
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, […]
Report: “From university to apprenticeship – vocational education as an alternative to studying”
Posted On September 19, 2018
On Thursday, 13th of September, the KED invited both international and German students to meet representatives of different institutions who work in the field of student counselling, immigration law, vocational and university education and talk with them about a subject that is mostly sensitive to students: What if a drop-out of the university becomes necessary? […]
Health courses: How to manage stress
Posted On August 23, 2018
Diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and back pain are all so-called widespread diseases. According to the Robert Koch Institute, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for as many as 40% of all deaths. These diseases largely result from stress, lack of exercise and overeating. Those who keep these issues in check and opt for a health-conscious lifestyle can […]
Sick pay: Protected in any event
Posted On April 09, 2018
People who suffer from a protracted illness do not have to worry about financial security. With the sick pay that patients receive from the statutory health insurance providers, they can focus on the most important thing: recuperation. In the event of illness, employees insured under the statutory health insurance scheme receive continued pay from their […]
“Alles aus einer Hand” will facilitate your integration
Posted On March 29, 2018
Many people stay in Germany not just for holidays or studies but for a long or lifelong stay. Often it’s very difficult to find one’s way in the jungle of the German educational and social system. Those people who neither find a job nor have the outlook to change their job perspective get help by […]
The first 100 days in Germany – Video by Make it in Germany
Posted On July 19, 2017
Make it in Germany is a multilingual portal that gives information to international qualified professionals. We are inconditional fans of this website that provides extensive information about inmigration procedures, first steps and tips about everyday life in Germany. The website is translated in four languages: German, English, Spanish and French. The project has celebrated 5 […]
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