Second jobs during short-time work

If you are on short-time work, you are allowed to have a second job. This can be a mini job or a part-time job. You must inform your employer about this. You must not work in competition with your employer.

Crediting secondary income: since 1 July 2022, the following applies: if you already had your second job before short-time work, the money will not be deducted from the short-time working allowance. So you can earn more! However, if you start your second job during short-time work, your total income is what counts. This is the money from short-time work and your second job. The sum of both salaries must not be greater than your original net income from your job.