Fair Integration is a nationwide counselling service on social and labour law issues for refugees and other migrants from outside of Europe (third-country nationals). Fair Integration is funded by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS).
The advice centres cover labour and social law issues directly related to the employment relationship, e.g.: Wages, working hours, leave, dismissal, health insurance and many more. For other thematic issues - e.g. job search or residence status - referrals are made to specialised counselling centres and institutions.
In the advice centres people who are already in work, training or internship can get advice on specific questions. Preventive counselling on working conditions is also possible. The counselling centres also offer workshops, e.g. as part of integration or language courses.
The advice centres support those seeking advice in protecting themselves from exploitation and discrimination and in defending themselves against it. Knowledge of one's own rights and obligations in an employment relationship is essential. This knowledge is the basis for overcoming precarious employment conditions and finding decent employment in Germany.
The advice centres work together closely with other advice centres and support structures. Cooperation partners also include stakeholders from cities and communities, trade unions, Chambers and the labour administration.
Fair Integration is the responsibility of various organizations (Trägerorganisationen) in the individual federal states. People from European countries seeking advice can contact the DGB advisory network Fair Mobility, which provides information on labor and social law issues to people from Central and Eastern Europe.