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Counselling center for foreign employees in Saxony (BABS)

We advise foreign workers from EU countries in Saxony on labour and social security law.

Legal work under fair conditions and equal treatment of all employees in Saxony.

Under this motto we support employees from other EU member states who work or plan to work in Saxony.

Our counselling focuses on issues of labor law (employment contract, wage claims/minimum wage, working hours, vacation entitlements, dismissal, work accidents, differences between genuine and fictitious self-employment, mobbing/discrimination, etc.) and social law (child benefit, unemployment/unemployment benefit, health and long-term care insurance, pension insurance, accident insurance, family benefits, etc.). Our advice is free of charge. It does not include representation in court.

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If you are self-employed in Saxony, you must check whether you need to register a business. Please also be aware of the risk of false self-employment.

Frequently asked questions about the consulting services

What can BABS help me with?

We provide advice on questions relating to labour and social law. To do this, we review your case, the relevant facts and your documents. We then explain what options you have and what claims you may be entitled to.

If necessary, we can draft a letter asserting a claim or an objection for you. You then submit the letter yourself, as we are not authorised to accept a power of attorney.

What can BABS not help me with?

We do not fill in applications for you and we do not submit applications on your behalf.

We do not represent you in court and we do not file legal proceedings on your behalf. However, we can support you with information, contacts and templates that may help you with the next steps.

We cannot calculate your wages, taxes or insurance contributions. We also do not provide interpreting or translation services.

Advice provided by BABS is an initial consultation. We give you an initial overview and guidance regarding your situation.

Does BABS represent me in dealings with my employer, public authorities or in court?

No. We do not represent you in dealings with your employer or public authorities, nor do we represent you in court. We advise you and support you in resolving your matter yourself.

Is the consultation free of charge?

Yes. Cconsultation provided by BABS is free of charge.

What should I do if I work outside Saxony and have a labour law problem?

If you work outside Saxony, we are generally unable to advise you. However, we are happy to provide you with contact details for advice centres in the federal state where you work.

Can I contact BABS if I come from a country outside the EU?

BABS provides consultations to EU citizens only. If you come from a third country, meaning a country outside the European Union, unfortunately we cannot advise you directly. However, we are happy to provide you with contact details for an appropriate counselling centre that you can contact.

What should I do if BABS is not responsible for my issue?

BABS provides advice on matters relating to labour and social law. If your issue concerns a different area of law, for example tenancy law, family law or criminal law, we cannot advise you on it directly. However, where possible, we will refer you to a suitable advice centre, public authority or other appropriate point of contact, such as a trade union or lawyer.