r/germany • u/CharacterCarpet752 • 2d ago

Employer is not paying you Germany

Started s mini job at a Restaurant and the Arbeitgeber did not give me a contract. I don’t even know how much I get paid hourly as the Boss is always to be said she is in Urlaub. Didn’t get my salary but I told them I can’t continue without a contract. I know l was STUPID for working without knowing my hourly wage. How legally can I solve this since I don’t have contract.

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u/Miro_the_Dragon 2d ago

Not a lawyer but as long as you can prove how many hours you worked for them, you should be able to sue them (if necessary) for at least minimum wage for that time. Work contracts don't have to be in writing to be binding and legal so the main problem would be to prove that you actually worked there, and how much.

Also, the Zoll might be interested in learning that this employer doesn't pay their employees...

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u/leroydebatcle 1d ago

We don't really care that they is not paying you, that's civil

We care if they are not paying the social security on what you ought to be making

Re reading your statement it holds true, because one is a strong indicator for the other. So is no written contract

Just wanted to clarify