German Employment Contract (Arbeitsvertrag)

A ready-to-use Arbeitsvertrag template for your first hires

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A German-law employment contract template covering role, compensation, working hours, probation, notice periods and confidentiality.

Hiring your first employee in Germany means a compliant written Arbeitsvertrag. This template covers the standard clauses German labor law expects. Always have a Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht review before signing.