Here you will find all the important information about your permitted working hours during the semester and the semester break.
Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours per week during semester breaks. Zenjob employs students under short-term employment, meaning no social security contributions but possible income tax. Always verify details with your health insurance provider and refer to Deutsches Studierendenwerk for the 20-hour rule.
Your working hours at a glance:
- During the semester: You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week alongside your studies.
- During the semester break (vorlesungsfreie Zeit): You can work up to 40 hours per week.
You can find more detailed information about the so-called 20-hour rule at the Deutsches Studierendenwerk (German National Association for Student Affairs).
Important: To be on the safe side, please always double-check with your health insurance provider as well.
Good to know: Short-term employment and taxes
Please note that at Zenjob, you are employed under what is known as short-term employment (kurzfristige Beschäftigung). For you, this means that while no social security contributions are required, income tax (Lohnsteuer) may apply.
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