German Labor Law for Employers: Contracts and Insurance
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Germany's statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn) is set at EUR 12.82 per hour as of January 2025, as determined by the Mindestlohnkommission (Minimum Wage Commission). Employers must maintain detailed records of hours worked for employees earning up to approximately EUR 2,000 per month.
AfterGermany's statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn) is set at EUR 13.90 per hour as of January 2026 (raised from EUR 12.82 in 2025, with a further increase to EUR 14.60 scheduled for January 2027). Employers must maintain detailed records of hours worked for employees earning up to approximately EUR 2,974 per month (with a full exemption above roughly EUR 4,461 per month for employees who have been paid consistently at that level for the past 12 months).
Why: The minimum wage and the related documentation-threshold figures were stale prior-year numbers rather than the current 2026 rates.
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