Tariflicher

Tariflicher is the attributive form of the German adjective tariflich, derived from Tarif, meaning a tariff, rate, or schedule of rates. The term describes something that is determined, regulated, or provided according to a tariff or collective wage agreement rather than by an individual arrangement. In usage, tariflich can refer to remuneration, benefits, or working conditions that are defined in a tariff contract or by a published tariff.

In practice, tariflich is common in employment law and human resources. It is used to describe elements such as tarifliche Entlohnung (remuneration according to a wage tariff), tarifliche Zuschläge (allowances or surcharges defined by a tariff), tarifliche Arbeitszeit (working time set by a tariff), and tarifliche Zusatzurlaubstage (additional vacation days stipulated by a tariff). The exact amounts and rules vary by sector, region, and the applicable Tarifvertrag (collective bargaining agreement). Typical features include Entgeltgruppen (pay groups) and step progression that determine salary levels and progression.

The concept can also appear in other tariff contexts outside labor relations, such as price tariffs in transportation, energy, or postal services, where tariflich indicates conformity with established price schedules. Nonetheless, in common usage within Germany, tariflich most often pertains to collective wage and social-privacy aspects regulated by tariffs and collective agreements rather than individual employer-employee negotiations.