Rhine Garrison Service Community Official Guide - Method Publishing

RHinE GARRiSOn 2012
Employment on the Local Economy
Under EC arrangements, dependants have the legal right to seek employment on
the local German economy. A work permit is not required if a full British passport is
held. Employees on the local German economy will obviously be required to pay the
normal German Social Insurance and Income Tax rates. The ability to speak German
will undoubtedly increase the chance of employment.
Dependants – Unemployment Benefits
All newly arrived dependants who wish to claim unemployment benefits should
register with the local German Employment Office (Arbeitsamt) not later than 7 days
after their arrival in Germany or they may lose their benefit. If you have not been
issued with form E303 but are entitled to UK Unemployment Benefit, you should also
register with an Arbeitsamt not later then 7 days after arrival in Germany.
The Arbeitsamt will contact the competent agency in the UK on your behalf and
obtain the necessary forms. If you are not entitled to any continued payment of
UK unemployment benefit, the Arbeitsamt will advise you on any entitlement to
unemployment benefit in Germany.
When registering with the employment office, you should be issued with two items:- (a)
Application for Unemployment Benefit form (Antrag auf Arbeitslosengeld). This form is in
German but an English guide to its completion can be obtained from the Arbeitsamt.
(b) Additional leaflet for unemployment foreigners (Merkblatt 1). This useful booklet
in both German and English is written as a simple guide for unemployed UK or Irish
citizens.
Enquiries should be directed to the German Arbeitsamt Mönchengladbach 1,
Lurriperstrasse 78-80. Hours of business are 0800-1230 hrs Mon-Fri. It is advisable
to take a German speaker with you.
Childminding
A Childminder is defined as “someone who looks after other people’s children under
the age of 8 in his or her home for more than 2 hours a day (or periods which add
up to more than 2 hours) in any day for reward”. It is important for the minder and
the child’s parents to work together, as you will both be playing a central part in the
child’s life. It is required that childminders be registered and approved with HQ UKSC
(G) and AWS childminding coordinator. Childminding coordinator can be contacted
on weekday mornings from 0900-1300 hrs on JHQ Mil 4939/2189 or civil (02161)
4724939/2189.They will advise you on how to become a registered minder, and try
to help with any problems that may arise with the children being minded.
Childminders must obtain their own public liability insurance. You must have proof
that you are insured against fire risks and third party liability (normally covered in your
House Risk Policy), without this proof a child care certificate will not be issued.
A list of registered Childminders can be obtained from the Childminding Coordinator.
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