Basics of employment law for payroll accounting - online
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This training is held in German.
As a payroll accountant, you have to comply with many labor law regulations as part of your daily work. This training provides you with an overview of the core content of employment law with specific information on the aspects that are essential for your day-to-day work. Gain confidence in dealing with the basics of employment law, such as determining notice periods or calculating vacation entitlement, and use your knowledge to minimize sources of error and the cost risk for your employer.
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 related 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 training course once 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.
Joint online training
Train several employees
Price upon request
- Customized training courses
- Direct application in practice
- Efficient use of time and resources
2 online trainings, 0.5 days
In-person or Online
Start dates and details
09.06.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
41524
€ 740,- plus VAT.
€ 880.60 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
2 online trainings, 0.5 days
Tuesday, 09.06.2026
09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, 10.06.2026
09:00 am - 12:30 pm
14.09.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
41524
€ 740,- plus VAT.
€ 880.60 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
2 online trainings, 0.5 days
Monday, 14.09.2026
09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday, 15.09.2026
09:00 am - 12:30 pm
Booking number:
41524
€ 740,- plus VAT.
€ 880.60 incl. VAT.
Plan course
2 online trainings, 0.5 days
Booking number:
41524
€ 740,- plus VAT.
€ 880.60 incl. VAT.
Plan course
2 online trainings, 0.5 days
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