Report jobseeker: That's what counts!

Jobseeker: unemployed or looking for work?

Germany has its own contact point for almost every bureaucratic issue. If you are unemployed, the question arises: Job Center or Employment Agency? And where is the difference between unemployed and looking for work?

  • Declare unemployment: If you do not engage in employment that does not cover at least 15 hours per week, you will have to sign up for a job.
  • Report jobseeker: If you are currently in employment (over 15 hours / week) or are not entitled to unemployment benefit I, you can still use the Agency's Employment Aid and apply for job search.

Report jobseeker: That's how it works!

Basically you have to once in person at the employment agency (or the job center)to report job seeking or unemployed. You can, however, in advance already give the message via other ways:



  • Via phone
  • Written
  • Digital on the homepage of the Employment Agency

Report jobseeker: Which deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

  • At first Day of your unemployment you have to contact the Agentur für Arbeit personally at the latest. If you have previously registered online with the agency, you will be assigned an appointment.
  • By the time you find out that you will soon be unemployed, you are within three days to report to the employment agency. In general, you have the right to claim unemployment benefit from the time of your notification or the start of your unemployment.
  • In the case of a fixed-term employment contract, you should at the latest three months before the expiration of the contract to seek employment. Also in the event that further employment has not yet been finalized. This message you can make as I said online.
  • Failure to meet the deadlines may lead to Sanctions or blocking periods come. In case of doubt, ask for help from the employment agency rather too early than too late.

Report jobseeker: Which documents do I need for this?

  • identity card
  • Termination of employment
  • curriculum vitae
  • Pension insurance? and tax identification number
  • Statements of the last three months (unemployment benefit II)
  • Proof of the assets (unemployment benefit II)

It's not bad if you do not have all the documents together on the day of the announcement. First, it is important that unemployed to report in time, to the Entitlement to benefits completely uphold. The appendix to the application for unemployment benefits contains information containing all the relevant documents.



Jobseeker: job center or employment agency?

  • Employment Agency: If you claim Unemployment benefit I then the Employment Agency is your contact. This claim exists if you during the last two years before you become unemployed, at least 12 months contributions paid into the unemployment insurance. With a gross income of more than € 451, this condition should be met. In order to receive the benefit, you must be available to the labor market and actively engage in reintegration.
  • Job centre: If you do not qualify for the Unemployment Benefit I, the Job Center is in charge of you (Unemployment benefit II), unless you can make a living out of your own wealth. Here you can also get a benefit if you work more than 15 hours a week, but your income is not enough to yours To cover a living.

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