What else is the traffic light doing?
When did the Bundestag actually pass the last major law? The traffic light coalition gives the feeling of being more stuck than deciding. Just one keyword: basic child protection. It almost went a week in the Bundestag without a single legislative resolution. Almost shortly before closing time, the traffic light coalition put several topics on […]
Unions criticize FDP push for overtime
The FDP has proposed tax advantages for working overtime. There is plenty of criticism for this from the unions – and from parliamentary groups in the Bundestag. Trade unions have criticized the FDP’s push for tax incentives for overtime. “Crazy ideas like tax-free overtime are an invitation to either displace full-time work or to further […]
The majority do not consider pensions to be secure in the long term
According to a survey, Germans are skeptical about the security of their pensions. There is strong criticism from employers about the government’s latest reform package. According to a survey, a clear majority does not believe that pensions in Germany are secure in the long term. According to a survey by the opinion research institute Insa […]
Labor lawyer finds Würth’s election recommendation harmless
Entrepreneurs warn against the AfD, a doctor does not want to treat members: Dealing with the party in everyday life is controversial. A lawyer explains which measures are permitted in the work context. t-online: The entrepreneur Reinhold Würth warns his employees not to vote for the AfD: Can an employer make a voting recommendation to […]
Pay Gap | Minister Lisa Paus: Who is responsible?
On average, women work unpaid for two months, while men receive a full salary. We discuss what kind of change is needed in society, the economy and politics with Family Minister Lisa Paus in the podcast. The wage gap between men and women has remained at 18 percent for years. On average, men earn more […]
Robert Habeck (Greens) wants to create incentives for longer working hours
The traffic light has presented its new pension package, but concerns about poverty in old age are still great. Economics Minister Habeck wants to motivate pensioners to stay in working life. In the debate about the future of pensions in Germany, Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) spoke out in favor of more financial incentives […]
Habeck wants incentives for working longer hours
The government has set its pension course. But the debate about future pension provision continues. Should working be more worthwhile for pensioners in Germany? In the debate about the future of pensions in Germany, Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) spoke out in favor of more financial incentives for people who continue to work after […]
Significantly more older people in the job
From the early 60s onwards, many people ask themselves when retirement is an option. Many people leave their jobs before normal retirement age. But there is an opposite trend. More and more people in Germany are working between the ages of 63 and 67. The number of people of this age subject to social security […]
This is how Heil wants to secure his pension – but there is a problem
Good morning, dear reader, Anyone who sends a package to make someone happy usually shows a certain degree of care. Ultimately, the recipient should like the contents and the packaging should be able to withstand one or two shocks. This applies in private life as well as to legal packages that should be well thought […]
Germany Introduces “4 Day Work Week” Experiment to Address Labor Shortages
Key Points: 45 companies in Germany Participate in an experiment in the “Working 4 Days a Week” project, hoping to attract more highly skilled workers to join the workforce. The program will last for 6 months, starting February 1, 2024, the company will give employees 3 extra days off per week. The employees will still […]
