If you want to quit your mini-job, certain legal regulations apply. These concern the notice period, form of termination and, if necessary, the right to an employment reference. If you know the rules, you can proceed safely and legally.
Statutory notice period
For mini-jobs, a notice period of four weeks applies to the 15th or the end of a calendar month, according to the mini-job headquarters. A probationary period can be agreed upon in the first few months of the employment relationship. During this probationary period, a maximum of six months, termination can be made with a shorter notice of two weeks.
Protection against dismissal and types of termination
Mini-jobbers are generally protected by general labor law, both in the commercial sector and at home, i.e. in private households, as it goes on to say. In commercial businesses, the Dismissal Protection Act also applies if certain conditions are met, for example a longer period of service or a certain number of employees. According to the Minijob Headquarters, termination without notice is possible if there is an important reason and it would be unreasonable to continue the employment relationship. Examples include serious misconduct or loss of trust.
Form of termination
Termination must be in writing and signed personally. Email, SMS, WhatsApp or verbal explanations are not enough, as it continues to be emphasized. It is advisable to hand over the cancellation by registered mail or in person with acknowledgment of receipt.
Employment reference
Mini-jobbers are also entitled to a job reference if they wish. A simple certificate contains information about the duration, type of activity and company address. A qualified certificate goes beyond this and contains assessments of performance, behavior and characteristics, explains the mini-job headquarters. The right to the certificate remains, even years after the mini-job has ended. The law stipulates that the certificate can be requested up to three years after the end of the employment relationship.
When and how to react?
Anyone who receives a notice of termination and considers it to be ineffective can file a complaint with the relevant labor court within three weeks. This applies to both businesses and private households, as it goes on to say.
Jennifer Vogel, editorial team at finanzen.net
