Flagship program
German Startup Hiring Compliance
Six modules that turn employment consultations into repeatable team practice — from first offer to diligence-ready documentation.
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish employment from contractor setups for common startup roles in Germany
- Assemble an offer pack with probation goals and working-time expectations
- Install documentation habits that survive headcount growth
- Prepare concise answers for investor and auditor questions on workforce risk
Modules
- Module 1 — Role architecture: Job design that matches how German employment categories actually work.
- Module 2 — Classification drills: Product, sales, and ops scenarios with red-flag patterns.
- Module 3 — Offer mechanics: Fixed-term vs indefinite, probation, and variable pay language.
- Module 4 — Onboarding evidence: What to store, who owns it, and how long to keep it.
- Module 5 — Remote & hybrid edges: Home-office policies and cross-city teams inside Germany.
- Module 6 — Diligence storytelling: One-page workforce risk summaries for boards.
Instructor
Nora Weiss
Former People lead at two Berlin scale-ups; now designs employment consultation workshops for early-stage GmbHs. Focus areas: hiring ops and compliance education (not courtroom advocacy).
Participant notes
Module 2’s classification drills made our eng contractor list uncomfortably honest — which was the goal.
I wanted more depth on collective bargaining edge cases. For seed-stage hiring, the offer pack critique still paid for the seat.
FAQ
Is this a substitute for a German employment lawyer?
No. The program teaches operating practice and preparation. Binding advice on your facts still belongs with licensed counsel.
Who should attend?
Founders, first People hires, and ops leads who own offer processes in a German entity.
What is a real limitation of the course?
We do not cover industry-specific tariff agreements in depth. If your sector is heavily covered by collective agreements, plan a separate specialist review.
How is pricing handled?
Fees are informational on this site. Seats are confirmed by invoice after you contact us — there is no online checkout.