Are you an employee in the state of Bremen? Then you are also a member of the Bremen Chamber of Employees and can therefore take advantage of numerous services.
According to the Bremen Chamber of Employees Act, members of the Bremen Chamber of Employees are all employees in the state of Bremen (with the exception of civil servants). Currently, this includes approximately 311,000 employees subject to social security contributions and about 71,000 people in marginal employment (minijobs). Unemployed individuals who were last employed in the state of Bremen are also members of the Bremen Chamber of Employees.
The Chamber, as a public corporation, represents the interests of its members. The Bremen Chamber of Employees originated from the chambers for workers and salaried employees, which were founded in 1921 and were initially independent. These merged in 2001 to form the new Bremen Chamber of Employees.
Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 18:30,
Friday 8:00 – 13:00
(Consultation hours may vary, see below)
We can advise you in the following areas:
Labor and social security law
For example, they have questions about:
- Notice periods or protection against dismissal
- vacation entitlement
- Employment reference
- Bonuses (holiday and Christmas bonuses)
- entitlement to unemployment benefits
- pension insurance
- Health insurance benefits
The consultation is free for members.
Personal consultation (open consultation, no appointment necessary)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Further consultation appointments by arrangement on Tel.: 0421 36301-28
Telephone consultation
Tel.: 0421 36301-11
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Language help
Video and audio interpreting:
Starting December 2, 2024, we offer video or audio interpreting for all in-person consultations on labor and social security law. The service covers 63 languages; 17 languages can be interpreted without prior registration. Please contact us in advance, either in person or by phone, to check if your language is available. For the remaining languages, clients will receive an appointment within 48 hours.
For those seeking legal advice:
Sprinter Bremen provides translation services for people with a migration background at job centers, immigration offices, doctors' offices, schools, and daycare centers. A project of the association bras.
Advice on the recognition of foreign qualifications
You have attended school, learned a trade or completed a degree abroad and have questions such as:
- Is recognition absolutely necessary to be able to work in Germany?
- Is initiating a recognition procedure worthwhile?
- How does a recognition procedure work?
- Which authority is responsible for recognition?
Then take advantage of the free recognition advice offered by the state of Bremen at the Bremen Chamber of Employees.
To schedule an appointment: Phone 0421-36301-954
Advice on occupational diseases
Do you suspect that an illness is related to your work? Then it should be determined whether it is an occupational disease. You may be entitled to insurance benefits, such as medical treatment and rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation measures like retraining, workplace or home modifications, and a pension.
Advice on further training
You have questions about professional development, such as:
- How can I further develop my career plan?
- What are my learning needs?
- Which further training program is right for me?
- What financing options are available?
Then take advantage of the free further training advice offered by the state of Bremen at the Bremen Chamber of Employees.
Public legal advice
Do you live in the state of Bremen and lack the financial means to seek legal advice from a lawyer? Provided your income does not exceed a certain limit, you can use the public legal advice service (ÖRB) at the Bremen Chamber of Employees.
We advise you in all areas of law, such as…
- Family law
- Contract law
- tenancy law or the
- Consumer insolvency law.
We offer personal consultations and support with correspondence. However, we are not authorized to represent you in court.
We also provide information to chamber members in these areas of law. We generally charge a fee of 10 euros for consultations.
Personal consultation
(open consultation, no appointment necessary)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tel.: 0421 36301-41
Tax law
For example, you might have questions about your tax return.
- How do I fill out the tax return?
- Which types of income are subject to taxation?
- What is your expected refund or additional payment?
Or do you have questions about tax law, for example?
- for choosing a tax class or
- to marginal employment.
If you need help preparing your tax return, please schedule an appointment for a personal consultation. We charge a fee of €10 for this service. ChamberCard holders can now also book tax return consultations online! For other questions regarding tax law, consultations are free for members of the Bremen Chamber of Employees. You can find further information about our tax advice services.
Consumer law
Joint offer from the consumer center and the chamber of employees
Do you have questions about private pension plans, Riester contracts, or disability insurance? As a member of the Chamber of Employees, you only pay half price for a consultation of up to 1.5 hours at the consumer advice center. In addition, there are around 30 guides available at half price.
Consumer Advice Center Bremen,
Altenweg 4, 28195 Bremen,
Telephone: 0421 160777
Personal consultation (by appointment)
Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 1 pm
This special offer for chamber members includes the following consultations:
- Supplementary health insurance
- Private health insurance
- Private pension provision
- Private long-term care insurance
- Disability insurance
- Private accident insurance
- Professional legal expenses insurance
Work and family
Competent help with all aspects of your working life
- Being a single parent:
The most important information about finances, work and taxes - Parental allowance:
Did you know that different ways to use it ? - Parental leave:
During parental leave , you can care for your child yourself until the child's third birthday. - Minijobs in private households:
Not all minijobs are the same: Information on marginal employment in private households - Mother/Father-Child Rehabilitation Program:
Who can apply for a mother or father-child rehabilitation program and where do I submit the application? - Maternity protection:
Who benefits, how is the salary paid, and other questions on the topic
Contact person
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Telephone: 0421 36 301 0Fax: 0421 36 301 89Website: http://www.arbeiterkammer.de
