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Vacation allowance

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Vacation allowance

In accordance with Articles 3 et seq. of the Posted Workers Act (Arbeitnehmer-Entsendegesetz - AEntG), employees may be entitled to a supplementary vacation allowance in addition to their holiday pay.

This supplementary pay is a condition of employment under the collective agreement according to Article 5 (2) AEntG, and is mandatory. The vacation allowance does not count towards the minimum wage requirement.

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To find out whether an employer is required to pay a supplementary vacation allowance you should refer to the tabular summary Conditions of employment as laid down in collective bargaining agreements and legal provisions.

Conditions of employment as laid down in collective bargaining agreements and legal provisions

Where the wage agreement does not include the entitlement to a supplementary vacation allowance, its payment can be counted so as to comply with the minimum wage requirement.

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