Test yourself Question 1 of 6 Question 1 of 6
Where is the minimum wage that applies from 1 January 2026 laid down?
in section 1(2) MiLoG, which states 12 euros in the Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Regulation, which sets 13.90 euros in section 8 of Social Code Book IV, next to the threshold
Question 2 of 6 Question 2 of 6
A student voluntarily does a four-month internship alongside university. Does the minimum wage apply?
no, interns are never employees yes, because the exception for accompanying internships only covers up to three months only if the internship is required by the study regulations
Question 3 of 6 Question 3 of 6
By when must a minijobber's working time for a Tuesday be recorded?
by the end of the month by the end of the seventh following calendar day, that is the Tuesday of the next week only with the payroll run
Question 4 of 6 Question 4 of 6
How high can the fine be if the minimum wage is not paid on time?
up to 30,000 euros up to 50,000 euros up to 500,000 euros
Question 5 of 6 Question 5 of 6
Why is the 2026 threshold 603 euros and not 602 euros?
because the result of 602.33 euros is rounded up to a full euro because the minimum wage is multiplied by 131 because a flat surcharge of one euro is added
Question 6 of 6 Question 6 of 6
Because of unforeseen sick cover, a helper earns 1,100 euros in one month. Does the minijob survive?
no, any excess ends the minijob yes, if this happens in no more than two calendar months of the rolling year and the excess does not exceed the threshold yes, but only in December
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