Contents
Legal bases of labor law
- Legal foundations and their significance for payroll accounting.
- Scope and significance of collective agreements and works agreements.
- employment contract.
- Operational exercise.
- Principle of equal treatment.
Fundamentals of labor law
- Vacation law: Calculation of vacation entitlements and vacation compensation.
- Treatment of special payments, in particular Christmas bonus, 13th monthly salary and vacation pay.
- Basics of fixed-term employment and employment protection law.
- Calculation of notice periods.
- Minimum Wage Act.
- Continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness.
- Information on the Maternity Protection Act and parental leave.
Interfaces between labor law and payroll accounting
- "Phantom wage" - Effects of claims under labor law on the obligation to pay social security contributions.
- Information on current labor law aspects relating to payroll accounting.
- Consequences of the termination of employment relationships; understanding termination agreements and court settlements correctly.
Excursus on wage garnishment
- Basic principles of garnishment calculations (garnishable - non-garnishable wage components).
- Notes on wage assignments.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
- You will acquire the basic knowledge of employment law required for the correct and effective preparation of payroll accounting with information on current topics.
- By linking aspects of employment law and social insurance, you avoid errors and cost risks.
Methods
Expert presentation, case studies, practical tips and advice, dealing with specific questions from participants.
Recommended for
Employees in the payroll department or HR department who are responsible for correct payroll accounting and want to acquire more legal certainty and application knowledge.
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Start dates and details
Friday, 22.08.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.