This issue focuses on the growing importance of occupational health insurance and the 2025 annual financial statements of the Pension Security Association (PSVaG). We also take a look at the reversal of the burden of proof under the new Pay Transparency Directive and the resulting requirements. We also examine the (inheritance) tax disadvantages for unmarried partners as well as continued employment beyond retirement age—including the implications for occupational pension plans.
In this issue, we examine selected developments in labor and HR law that are becoming increasingly relevant for companies in Germany. A key focus is on the deployment of skilled international workers and the associated obligations for employers, particularly in the areas of global mobility and the relevant legal framework. In addition, we shed light on the importance of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) as a tool for promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Moreover, we address current issues regarding the continued employment of employees beyond the statutory retirement age and outline the legal options available.
In this issue, we inform you about important developments in company pension schemes: we present key changes in the Company Pension Strengthening Act II and highlight current implications for employers and HR managers. We also summarize the latest ruling by the Federal Labor Court and place the judgment 3 AZR 158/24 in its legal context. Another focus is on the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, the implementation of which may also have far-reaching consequences for company pension schemes.
– Changes for the new year in HR – what’s new in 2026?
– Private health insurance: Digital reporting will replace paper certificates from 2026
– Contribution rates for the Insolvency
– Insurance Pension Security Association
– Interest rate declarations within the insurance industry
– Introduction of the active pension
– Annual EPF General Meeting in November 2025
– Mandatory Time Tracking and Weekly Maximum Working Hours – Update 2025: What is the current situation in Germany
– Bureaucracy Relief and Labor Law: What Has Changed and What Remains?
– EU AI Regulation: Strategic Turning Point for Companies
– Profion Introduces New Reinsurance Model To Strengthen the Retirement Phase
– Company Pension Strengthening Act II Increases Attractiveness of Employer-Sponsored Pensions
– Growth with Side Effects: Why Headcount Matters in German Employment Law
– Communication with Social Insurance Providers: What Employers Need to Know
– Closing Creditworthiness Gaps for International Employers in Germany
– Pension Reform in Germany: “Mütterrente” and the Stability Line
– Long-Term Care Insurance Under Pressure
– Restart of the Occupational Pensions Strengthening Act II
– Employer’s Supplement to Sick Pay
– Social Security Reform: Immediate Program from the Federal Government
– Special Report from the European Court of Auditors on the Failure of the Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP)
– Legal Ruling: Clarification on the Employer’s Supplement
– Occupational Safety in Germany: Responsibility, Legislation, and Practical Protection
– Key Changes in Labor Law from May 2025
– Party Platforms on Occupational Pensions
– Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Study on Retirement Planning
– Increase in the Maximum Actuarial Interest Rate in the Insurance Industry
– Recommendations for Implementing the Statutory Employer Contribution to Salary Conversion in Occupational Pension Schemes
– Expansion of Maternity Protection
– Rising Contribution Rates in Long-Term Care Insurance
– Social Security Registration for Employers in Germany: A Quick Guide
– Mandatory Workplace Postings: Background, Updates, and Implementation Background
– Simplifications in the Evidence Act
– Significant increase in income thresholds for social security contributions in 2025
– Pension Protection Association’s contribution rate for 2025
– Impact of the coalition’s end on occupational pensions, statutory pensions, and private retirement provision
– 2024 Health Report by Techniker Krankenkasse: Key findings and recommendations for employers
– News from Profion
In today’s employee-driven market, companies must go beyond traditional benefits, offering flexibility, family-friendly policies, and health promotion to stay competitive in today’s workforce. German labor law supports tax-advantaged perks that enhance employee well-being and satisfaction.
