Technically, you must know this in German, but here is the summary of your rights and duties for your understanding.
1. Your Rights (Rechte):
- Payment: Monthly allowance is mandatory. The minimum wage for trainees must be met.
- Instruction: Your employer must teach you the skills defined in the training plan. No „menial tasks“ only.
- Vacation: Minimum of 27–30 days per year (depending on the contract).
- Equipment: Tools and safety gear must be provided free of charge.
2. Your Duties (Pflichten):
- Learning: You must attend vocational school and work diligently.
- Reporting: If sick, inform your employer immediately and provide a doctor’s note.
- Confidentiality: Do not share company secrets.
3. Official Help & Links:
- IHK / HWK: The chambers supervising your contract. Find your counselor: ihk.de
- Faire Integration: Free legal advice for international workers: faire-integration.de
- Federal Commissioner: Official guide on integration and rights: integrationsbeauftragte.de