MinijobTarife

MinijobTarife is a term used in Germany to describe wage tariffs or collective agreements that apply to minijobs, which are marginal employment contracts with earnings up to a monthly threshold (currently 520 euros since 2022). Tariffs in this context specify pay scales and related conditions for workers employed in minijobs within sectors or companies that are covered by Tarifverträge (collective agreements). They may define hourly rates, allowances, bonuses, overtime rules, and other benefits, and can differentiate by occupation group, region, or work arrangement.

Legal and practical framework: Minijobs are designed to be simple in terms of social security and taxation. Employers typically pay flat-rate contributions to social security for minijobs, while employees may opt into pension insurance; income tax is usually exempt at the mini job level. The earnings cap means that the combined monthly pay of a minijob should not exceed 520 euros; hours and hourly rates must align with this cap and, where applicable, with the relevant tariff agreement. If a sector has no tariff coverage, wages can be negotiated individually, but still must comply with the general legal framework, including the minimum wage.

Impact and scope: MinijobTarife serve as a reference point for employers to ensure compliant and predictable compensation in minijobs and can provide sector-specific wage standards for workers in low-earning positions. They contribute to transparency in pay and help harmonize working conditions within covered sectors, while not all minijobs are bound by Tariffverträge.

See also: Minijob, Tarifvertrag, Mindestlohn, Sozialversicherung.