Check Kurzarbeit application status

Overview

Use this when your employer applies for short-time work (Kurzarbeit) due to business difficulty. Verify how your pay and social insurance are affected.

Timing to be aware of

When business faces difficulty

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

Key date to check

Employment type

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?

Related events

• Check probation termination notice deadline
  Critical
  14 days before probation end
• Receive and document termination notice
  Critical
  When termination received
• Check termination notice period (Kündigungsfrist)
  Critical
  When termination received
• Register as job-seeking after termination (Arbeitsuchend)
  Critical
  3 days after termination received
• Apply for unemployment benefit (ALG I)
  Critical
  On employment end (day 1)