Documentations Act (Germany)

Nachweisgesetz, NachwG (Documentations Act)

Under the Documentations Act (Nachweisgesetz), an employer must provide a summary of what the employment relationship entails within the first month of an employee commencing employment. This should include details such as:

• Employer and employee personal details
• When the employment officially commenced
• The job description with responsibilities, place of work, and hours
• Salary or hourly rate
• Which leave entitlement and notice period is applicable
• Any reference to related collective agreements
• If an employee is expected to undertake a probationary period before being offered a permanent role, this must be stated clearly within the summary as well.