Pay & Tax

Arbeitslosenversicherung

unemployment insurance

What it means

Mandatory insurance that funds unemployment benefits, paid jointly by employer and employee as part of standard payroll deductions.

In practice

Contributions to the Arbeitslosenversicherung are what fund Arbeitslosengeld if a contract ends.

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