A Brief Guide to Compensation

Please note that each session has a different thematic focus. Select the thematic focus that suits you best and book the corresponding session. If you would like to participate in several webinars, separate bookings are required for each one.

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October 22, 2026: Payroll Processes

In this short webinar, you’ll learn what makes for a strong Payroll Accounting process and which steps in Payroll Accounting matter—because errors often arise long before the payroll run!
Clear processes, well-defined responsibilities, and seamless interfaces are the key to error-free payroll processing.

November 12, 2026: Annual Earnings Threshold

The annual income threshold is a key criterion for determining whether employees are subject to mandatory enrollment in the statutory health insurance system or have the option to switch to private health insurance.
In this short webinar, you’ll get a concise overview of the essential basics of the annual income threshold and learn what specific implications it has for your company. In addition, the upcoming changes resulting from the Contribution Stabilization Act will be examined from a practical perspective.

March 5, 2027: Mini-jobs and short-term employment

Similar but not the same: Both forms of employment are considered “minor employment”—yet the legal implications for Payroll Accounting significantly.
In this concise webinar, learn how these arrangements are assessed under social security law and what specific tax considerations apply.

April 2, 2027: Maternity Leave

More Than Just Protection Periods: Maternity leave presents employers and Payroll Accounting a wide range of challenges under labor, tax, and social security law.
In this short webinar, you’ll get a concise overview of the key regulations regarding protection periods, employment restrictions, and the relevant reporting and certification requirements.

May 7, 2027: Phantom Wage

Unpaid but Still Subject to Contributions: Not every claim to compensation subject to social security contributions results in an actual payment—and this is precisely where the risk of “phantom wages” arises, in which social security contributions may be due even on compensation that has not been paid but is owed under labor law.
Here, you’ll learn how to identify phantom wage risks early on and what measures you can take to avoid them.

June 18, 2027: Working Students and interns

Employing working students and interns is common practice in everyday business—but assessing their status under social security and income tax laws is often more complex than expected.
In this short webinar, you’ll get a concise overview of the relevant specifics regarding social security, the working student privilege, and the most important regulations on compensation, the minimum wage, and income tax.