Review employment contract before start date

Overview

Use this before your first day at a new job in Germany. Review probation, notice periods, and termination terms in your contract before signing or starting.

Timing to be aware of

7 days before employment start

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

Key date to check

Employment start date

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I don't understand the legal German in my contract; what should I look out for?
• I'm in my 6-month probation period. Can my boss fire me without a reason?

Related events

• Confirm end of Probezeit
  High
  6 months after employment start
• Confirm full annual leave entitlement
  High
  6 months after employment start
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  Critical
  On employment start
• Confirm social insurance registration (health, pension, unemployment)
  Critical
  14 days after employment start
• Submit Steuer-ID to employer
  Critical
  On employment start