Question 287 · Federal question
You wish to terminate your employment with a company in Germany. What must you consider?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Sie möchten bei einer Firma in Deutschland Ihr Arbeitsverhältnis beenden. Was müssen Sie beachten?
- A die Gehaltszahlungen
- B die Arbeitszeit
- C die Kündigungsfrist ✓ Correct answer
- D die Versicherungspflicht
Translation
You wish to terminate your employment with a company in Germany. What must you consider?
- A the salary payments
- B the working hours
- C the notice period ✓ Correct answer
- D the insurance obligation
Explanation
In Germany, when ending an employment relationship, you must observe the legally or contractually defined notice period. This period is set by the Civil Code (BGB), the employment contract, or a collective agreement and ensures both sides can prepare for the termination.
Tips
- Look for labor-law keywords like termination and notice period; these are central to ending employment.
- Distinguish core termination requirements from general job conditions like pay, working hours, or insurance—those are not the specific legal prerequisite for ending a contract.
- Remember that contracts or collective agreements can extend the statutory period, so the binding timeframe is often highlighted in such questions.
- Eliminate options that describe ongoing employment conditions rather than the formal process of ending it.
Practice in the app
