Apply for short-time work benefits
Wage replacement benefits from the Employment Agency for employees experiencing a temporary, significant loss of work, applied for by the employer.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Reporting Lost Work Time
The employer must report the loss of work in writing to the Employment Agency.
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Apply for short-time work benefits
Monthly, after fees have been billed, with a billing statement.
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Payment to employees
The employer pays the short-time work allowance and is reimbursed by the employment agency.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Employers for their employees subject to social security contributions in the event of a significant, temporary loss of work (e.g., a shortage of orders).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The notice of the work stoppage was not submitted by the last day of the month in which the stoppage begins
- •Billing statement with errors, resulting in a delayed refund
Common reasons for rejection
- •Significant loss of work not sufficiently justified/proven
- •Claims for lost wages are reimbursed only after the end of the month
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for short-time work benefits?▼
Free—no application fee.
How long does it take to apply for short-time work benefits?▼
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
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