In a Pleasant On-Site Atmosphere with Direct Interaction with Fellow Participants
In just one day, you’ll have the opportunity to gain first-hand information and exchange ideas with subject matter experts.

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The topics in each area are continuously updated and expanded based on current priorities and relevance.

CROSS-TOPIC CONTENT

• Social security changes to value credit accounts under § 7b SGB IV - comparison with the phased retirement block model.
• Proof of compliance with the Nachweisgesetz (Verification Act) in connection with BVV.
• Employment of retirees – opportunities & risks.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

As always, the conference covers current laws and anticipated legislative initiatives, including:

• The Bureaucracy Reduction Act – How much relief is actually achieved?
• The Strengthening of Company Pensions Act.
• Cannabis legalization – Is it allowed in the office?
• The fate of planned changes: family start time, Working Hours Act.

Current case law will also be discussed, including:

• Overtime and additional hours.
• Is showering considered work time?
• Dismissal protection – registered mail issues.
• Employer contributions to occupational pensions.
• Mobile phone bans at work – Works council co-determination.
• Vacation entitlements and compensation.
• Participation rights and training entitlements of the works council (including presence requirements).
• Discrimination: Does a job advertisement with gender-inclusive language constitute disadvantage?

PAYROLL TAX

For the upcoming 2024/2025 year-end, payroll tax changes resulting from new legislation will be explained. This includes:

• Changes from the recently passed Growth Opportunities Act, effective from 2025.
• Impacts of the expected Annual Tax Act 2024.

Additionally, current administrative guidelines, such as applying the daily rate table for tax-exempt wages under a double taxation agreement (DBA), will be examined.

Recent Federal Fiscal Court rulings, such as those concerning flat-rate taxation under § 37b EStG, will also be discussed.
If further changes arise, the content will be updated in real time to ensure optimal preparation for the 2025 payroll.

SOCIAL SECURITY

We provide insights into statutory changes implemented during 2024 and new regulations for 2025.

• The revised consideration of children in nursing care insurance, effective July 1, 2023, involves a digital data retrieval process. We will present the associated implementation rules.
• Updates on mini-jobs and midi-jobs.

Current administrative instructions introduce new regulations for value credit accounts. In this context, we will address new requirements for the legal district code.

Other topics include recent Federal Social Court rulings, such as the relevance of flat-rate taxation timing for contribution assessments.

Any last-minute changes by legislators or administration will be incorporated into the agenda in real time.

Learning Environment

One week before your conference date, you’ll find detailed and supplementary script materials for your visit in your online learning environment.