When can unused annual leave carry over?
Why the calendar year is only the starting point, and which notices, absences and contract terms deserve attention.
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Practical guides to annual leave in Germany
Plain-English articles on entitlement, carry-over, changing work patterns and the records worth keeping.
Part-time work: count days, not just hours
A practical way to understand leave when your working week changes or your shifts are spread unevenly.
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Your holiday balance review checklist
The dates, documents and questions to gather before asking HR to explain an annual leave figure.
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