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Who this is for
This page is for employers, HR teams and candidates looking for official, public employment information in Germany and wanting to read it directly from the responsible federal bodies.
It is educational and signposts authorities. It does not give legal advice or restate specific rules, deadlines or figures, which should be checked at source.
Which official authorities are responsible
- The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) sets national labour and social policy.
- The Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) is the public employment service for jobseekers and employers.
- The official Make it in Germany portal provides public information for skilled workers and employers, including on coming to Germany to work.
How official processes generally work
- National labour policy is published by the federal labour ministry.
- The public employment service supports jobseekers and employers and publishes official guidance.
- An official government portal explains working in Germany for international workers and employers.
- Confirm current rules, procedures and any requirements on the relevant authority’s own site.
Where employers find official information
- Read employer guidance published by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS).
- Use the Federal Employment Agency for official employer services.
- Check the Make it in Germany portal for official information on recruiting international skilled workers.
Where candidates find official information
- Use the Federal Employment Agency as the official public employment service.
- Read the Make it in Germany portal for official information on working in Germany.
- See worker-facing guidance from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS).
Official sources to confirm current rules
Requirements change and specifics vary. Confirm the current position with the official authority for this jurisdiction:
Recruitment partners & our business ecosystem
Depending on the project, country, workforce type and availability, HRHelperG may introduce employers to recruitment partners within its business ecosystem. Recruitment services may be delivered by TNT agency s.r.o. or another suitable recruitment partner where appropriate. HRHelperG is not a recruitment agency and does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes or candidate availability.
Comparing where to live, work or hire?
Related tools from the HELPERG ecosystem that may help with this:
- Global City Intelligence — Compare cities and countries on affordability, safety, healthcare and quality of life from official data — useful when deciding where to live, work or build a workforce.
Need workers?
Tell us what roles you need to fill. HRHelperG can help define your workforce requirements and connect you with suitable recruitment partners, including partners within our business ecosystem where appropriate. HRHelperG does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes, or candidate availability.
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