IAB Examines Decline in Young Worker Employment and Potential Role of AI
IAB compared employment of workers aged 20–29 across occupations with varying AI task exposure, explaining why the difference does not prove causality.
Work
All publications and key updates in the "Work" category.
Germany to Raise Minimum Wage and Minijob Earnings Limit in 2027
Minijob-Zentrale reports: starting January 1, 2027, the minimum wage will be 14.60 euros per hour, and the Minijob limit will reach 633 euros monthly and 7,596 euros yearly.
Foreign Employment in Germany Rises by 170,000 Year-on-Year
According to the IAB, the number of employed foreign nationals increased by 170,000 year-on-year in July 2026, with Ukrainian citizens accounting for a 63,000 gain.
Bundesrat Proposes Lowering Subsidised Training Minimum to 90 Hours
The Bundesrat proposes reducing the minimum duration of subsidised employee training from 120 to 90 hours as part of its position on a pending employment bill.
September IAB Barometer: Employment Outlook Weaker Than Unemployment Outlook
The IAB Labour Market Barometer rose to 99.6 points in September. The employment component fell to 99.3, while the unemployment component climbed to 99.9 points.
IAB Forecast 2026–2027: German Employment to Decline Due to Demographics
The IAB institute forecasts German employment to drop by 210,000 in 2026 and 140,000 in 2027 as baby boomers retire from the workforce.
Federal Employment Agency Launches AI Voice Assistant 'Klara'
From September 22, the Federal Employment Agency rolled out voice assistant 'Klara' to cut wait times and streamline intake of citizen phone inquiries.
EU Pay Transparency: Employers to Disclose Salary Brackets Before Interviews, But German Legislation Remains Pending
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) mandates disclosing salary ranges prior to interviews and prohibits salary history inquiries. An overview of Germany's transposition status and employee rights.
September 30 Deadline: Conclusion of the Annual CRS Financial Account Data Exchange Between Ukraine and Germany
By September 30, tax authorities in Ukraine and Germany conclude the annual cycle of automated financial account data exchange (CRS MCAA). An overview of shared data, tax residency, and reporting obligations.
"Anerkennung-Turbo" Initiative in Germany: Provisional Work Permits and Fast-Track Foreign Credential Recognition
Germany rolled out the "Anerkennung-Turbo" framework: specialists in shortage sectors (healthcare, nursing, early education, STEM) can secure provisional work licenses while completing qualifications on the job. Transitioning from Section 24 to employment residence permits.
Taxes on Foreign Parcels from €0 and Pension Record Protection: Major Updates for Ukrainians in the EU
A parliamentary committee approved ending the €150 duty-free parcel threshold for e-commerce, retaining the €45 limit for personal gifts. Simultaneously, a law entered into force crediting pension records despite employer debt.
Job-Turbo 2.0 Reform: New Jobcenter Requirements, Accelerated Employment, and Rights Protection Rules for Ukrainians with § 24
Germany is tightening Job-Turbo rules: focus on working alongside language courses, mandatory checks every 6 weeks, and sanctions up to 30–100%. Full legal breakdown.
Almost 300,000 Ukrainians Working in Germany: An Analysis of Integration Success
By the end of 2024, Germany recorded an impressive milestone: 265,800 refugees from Ukraine found employment. This figure is not just dry statistics. It's a story of almost
Germany Tightens the Screws: 30% Benefit Cut for Refusing Work
The era when Ukrainian refugees in Germany could relatively calmly receive Bürgergeld benefits and attend language courses for months while waiting for "the right" job is coming to an end.
"Job-Turbo" in Germany: How Refugees Will Now Have to Look for Work
"Job-Turbo" has launched in Germany: what awaits Ukrainians – a rapid career takeoff or warehouse work? In October 2023, the German government hit the accelerator.