At Zenjob, you work within the framework of temporary employment. There are strict legal requirements for this type of employment, which is why not everyone can use Zenjob.
As a student working in Germany, you should be aware of a few basic rules and regulations. Please note that regulations may differ for students without German or EU citizenship who are studying and working in Germany.
If you are employed as a working student (Werkstudent), you may only work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period to avoid paying social security contributions. At Zenjob, you usually don’t have to worry about this, as our employment is usually short-term (kurzfristige Beschäftigung). There is no weekly cap for students in short-term employment.
During the semester break, working students may work more than 20 hours per week without having to pay social security contributions because there are no classes or lectures to attend.
In principle, there is no general income limit for students in Germany. However, if you want your annual income to remain tax-free, or if you receive BAföG or have family insurance, you must observe certain limits.
If you have a job subject to social security contributions, consider the following rules and regulations for a stress-free start at Zenjob.
In principle, you have the right to have a second job besides your main job. Ideally, you inform your main employer about your plans for a second job. Doing so will ensure you comply with the non-competition clause and any other clauses in your employment contract.
When you book a job with Zenjob, you should make sure that you comply with the Working Hours Act. This stipulates how much rest you must have after finishing your daily working hours and the maximum number of hours you can work per day and week.
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