For more than a decade in Berlin there has been a gradual increase in rent, but this year this will not be the case.

The German government has recently approved the extension of simplified access to the basic social security (Grundsicherungssystemen.

The Third Law for the protection of the population in the event of a national epidemic is a new and more detailed law aimed to fight against the spread of the Covid-19.

The Short-time Work Facilitation Act aims to provide quick and targeted help to all those companies whose workload has dropped due to COVID-19.

From 2021 onwards, the child allowance (Kindergeld) and the tax deduction for children (Kinderfreibeträge) will be increased by 15€ per month.

The federal government has recently approved an ordinance providing for a progressive increase in the minimum wage (which is currently €9.35 gross per hour).

Anyone undergoing medical treatment has the right to obtain information about their health data and the results of clinical examinations.

According to the law § 27b SGB V, those who have to undergo an already planned operation have the possibility of an additional specialist examination as a “second medical opinion”.

Despite the difficult economic environment, especially for cultural and creative industries due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the social security contribution rate for artists (Künstlersozialversicherung

The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) has published the new occupational health and safety regulation SARS Cov-2.

Everyone can have a difficult time in which, sometimes, it is not possible to meet all the expenses.

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales) has launched a legislative initiative to strengthen mobile work.