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Vacation days worked out, reference letters decoded: by German law and case law, not by gut feeling. Free to use, no sign-up.
We explain the statutory system. This is not legal advice; collective agreements and contracts can differ.
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Vacation. References. Clarity.
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Reading
What each phrase in a German reference letter really means, with a grade table and sources.
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