Template Employment Contract (German/English)



Here you can find our template for an employment contract in both English and German. Please read the comments carefully and adapt any yellow markings.

In employment agreements you have little room for customization: Many clauses are obligatory according to the Nachweisgesetz (Verification Act); you may not deviate from other clauses due to jurisdiction and legal requirements.

Both parties should sign the contract before the first day of work. In certain cases hand signatures are required.

There are special cases that are not covered and which require additional clauses, e.g. obligatory internships. Please seek our counsel for bonus payments because the topic has many dire pitfalls.

Please inform the employee about your processing of his or her personal data in an employee privacy policy.

Please recommend our templates to other entrepreneurs.

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