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There can be various reasons why employees work minus hours despite having agreed working hours. And it is precisely these reasons that influence how work that is not completed on time may be handled. The Northwind HR team has compiled answers to the question of what applies to minus hours in the workplace here. Causes […]

The garnishment exemption limits in Germany were adjusted again on 1 July 2024. These changes affect all persons who are or could be affected by wage garnishment. The garnishment exemption limits play a decisive role in determining how much of your income remains unaffected in the event of garnishment and is therefore available for living […]

For many people, listening to music at work is a joyful backdrop. Sounds from the radio lift the mood and make many things easier to handle. And when important football matches are coming up, such as now in summer 2024 at the European Championships at home, many people fancy a portable TV in the office. […]

Some will already have heard about the planned obligation of the federal government to issue electronic invoices in the B2B sector. However, there has been a lot of back and forth regarding the introduction, and the how and why is not clear to many. Here, the Northwind HR team gives you an overview of the […]

On 13 March 2020, the German government’s draft for the fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act (BEG IV for short) was approved by the Federal Cabinet. The measures to reduce bureaucracy in Germany are intended to massively reduce the burden on companies in the future – according to the legislator’s announcement. In practice, however, the result is […]

It is undisputed that breaks are a valuable and necessary asset for employees. Legal changes in the past have revised and adapted break regulations. Nevertheless, there are pitfalls that affect some employees. Here, the Nothwind HR team provides you with a compact overview of break regulations and gives an example of a case in which […]

Apprentices are valuable capital for the future – especially in times of a shortage of skilled labour. Many young people look at the level of training pay before deciding to do an apprenticeship. Now the minimum wage for trainees has been raised again, which should create further new incentives. The Northwind HR team will inform […]

Beim Kinderkrankengeld hat sich einiges getan. Das Hin und Her in den letzten Jahren hat bei vielen Eltern für Verwirrung gesorgt. Ab Januar 2024 gelten nun wieder neue Regelungen. Das Team von Northwind HR hat Ihnen hier zusammengefasst, welche Neuerungen es gibt und wie hoch der Anspruch auf Kinderkrankengeld aktuell ist. Wissenswertes zum Kinderkrankengeld If […]

The new year 2024 will again bring legal changes, including to income tax and the child allowance. Families with children will receive relief under certain conditions. And the allowance for income tax has been increased – but may change again over the course of the year. The Northwind HR team has compiled the current adjustments […]

Many employees can look forward to higher wages and salaries in the new year. The statutory minimum wage will increase from January 1, 2024. The limit for working in mini-jobs will also increase. However, experts believe that this does not go far enough due to skyrocketing inflation. Here, the Northwind HR team explains what is […]

The energy price brake is on almost everyone’s mind. No wonder, because the price brake for gas and electricity affects companies and the self-employed just as much as private households. The German government’s back and forth over the continuation of the relief is never-ending. But the signs point to the abolition of the electricity and […]

On October 11, 2023, the Federal Government presented the new contribution assessment thresholds for social insurance for 2024. The Bundesrat still has to approve them before they are published in the Federal Law Gazette, but this is considered a mere formality. It is important for employers to be aware of the new contributions and apply […]

As part of a company party, most companies organise Christmas parties every year at the end of the year. The costs for this are usually borne by the employer. These expenses can be claimed for tax purposes to a certain extent. However, there are a few things to bear in mind to save tax. The […]