Register as job-seeking after termination (Arbeitsuchend)

Overview

Use this within three days of learning your employment will end when you need to register as job-seeking (arbeitsuchend). Register with the Agentur für Arbeit promptly.

Timing to be aware of

3 days after termination received

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

Key date to check

employment_end_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

• Receive and document termination notice
  Critical
  When termination received
• Check termination notice period (Kündigungsfrist)
  Critical
  When termination received
• Check probation termination notice deadline
  Critical
  14 days before probation end
• Apply for unemployment benefit (ALG I)
  Critical
  On employment end (day 1)
• Review employment contract before start date
  High
  7 days before employment start