Definition
A Tarifvertrag is a collective agreement between an employer or employers’ association and a union, setting pay, hours, leave, and other terms.
德国雇主/雇主协会与工会签订的集体协议，规定薪资、工时、假期等。
Why it matters
It can improve or constrain the offer beyond the individual contract, and it is a stability signal.
Example
A Tarifvertrag may add 13th-month pay, extra holiday, or a works council framework.
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Last updated 2026-11-10. This is an editorial definition, not legal or tax advice.