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Benefits of Working in Germany

Working legally can also improve chances of staying in Germany. If an asylum seeker works enough to cover 75 percent of his expenses and reaches a German level of C1 on the ECFR, they can receive a three-year-long residence permit to stay in Germany. Here are a few of the other benefits:

Entitlement to lost earnings

In Germany, when someone works legally, they have the right to turn to the judicial system if the employer fails to pay way their wage or salary for any reason. Working illegally does not grant the worker the same privilege to recover lost earnings, as confirmed by the German Federal Court in 2014.

In Germany, there are often judicial cases where employers failed to pay their employees. Dlovani, in her experience, say that refugees who work illegally often do not report to the Labor Office that their employer has missed a payment, because they are afraid to get into trouble with the Labor Office.

Retirement insurance

The most important benefit, Dlovani says, is the fact that working legally forces the individual to pay into their retirement insurance or pension. The employer also contributes money into the individual’s retirement fund. Those who receive assistance from the Labor Office often do not pay retirement insurance while they work illegally, to find that this money does not suffice when they get older.

Health insurance

A legally employed person in Germany also pays half of their half insurance for the employer, and the employer contributes the other half. Members of the employee’s family are also covered by the insurance.

Sick leave

Salaries continue to be paid to those who work legally in the event of illness or some type of accident. This paid sick leave can extend to a maximum of six weeks.

Protection from being unfairly dismissed

Dlovani says that when a worker is employed legally, an employee cannot be fired or dismissed without a valid reason. There are certain legal procedures such as giving you advanced notice, that need to be followed before your employment is terminated. You can read more here:  https://bit.ly/2LtIpMX

Adherence to the minimum wage

In Germany, the minimum wage is € 8.84 Euros an hour and it is illegal for any employer to pay lower than that. Yet, those who work illegally often get exploited and are not paid the minimum wage.

Social benefits and less stress  

Dlovani said that those who work legally also have social benefits, not just economic ones. Individuals who work legally better integrate into the community and most likely view their community in a positive way. They can live and move in Germany freely and comfortably and are less stressed than those who work illegally. Those who work illegally are often anxious, knowing that they could be caught at any moment.