German Employment & Tax Glossary

86 plain-English definitions for the payroll, contract and workplace terms you'll run into at a German employer — bookmark this page as your reference.

This glossary covers employment, tax and workplace vocabulary only. For visa and residence-permit questions, please consult a qualified immigration lawyer or your local Ausländerbehörde — that is outside the scope of this site.

Pay & Tax

Contracts & Termination

Time Off & Benefits

Workplace & Culture

Hiring & Job Search

Registration & Administration