Trainees in the Meißen district: Online help against overtime and rights!

Trainees in the Meißen district: Online help against overtime and rights!

Nowadays, when many young people are starting an apprenticeship, many of them face challenges that result in confusion about their rights and responsibilities. The Meißen district now has a ray of hope for its approximately 3,800 trainees: the online consulting platform Dr. Trainee. This platform offers support for common issues such as unpaid overtime, strict vacation bans and cell phone bans. Jörg Borowski, district chairman of IG Bau, emphasizes that many trainees are often unsure when it comes to understanding and enforcing their rights, and this is exactly where the initiative comes into play. According to [diesachsen.de].

The legal framework conditions are clearly set. Dual vocational training in Germany is regulated by the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) and the Youth Employment Protection Act (JArbSchG), with these laws defining important aspects such as the training contract and working hours. Trainees have the right to a formally correctly drawn up training contract, suitable training, appropriate remuneration and similar standard rights, as described in detail on training.de. From the minimum salary, which starts at 682 euros in the first year of training, to vacation days - those under 18 are entitled to at least 25 days.

Important rights and obligations of trainees

The list of rights that trainees are entitled to is long and important. It includes, among other things, the right to:

• einen Ausbildungsvertrag
• eine angemessene Vergütung
• Urlaub und Einhaltung der Arbeitszeiten
• Versorgung mit Ausbildungsmitteln
• ein Ausbildungszeugnis
• Kündigungsrecht

But the trainees also have to comply with obligations. This includes adhering to company regulations and keeping a report book. In the worst case, violations can lead to negative consequences, including termination. Jörg Borowski recommends that trainees should, above all, contact their works council and the union if they encounter tasks that are not part of their training. In such cases, it may also make sense for IG BAU to review the training contract.

Support and advice for trainees

The website www.dr-azubi.de not only gives trainees a tool to get help, but also creates a place to raise their concerns anonymously and easily. This initiative shows how important it is for young workers to be well informed and receive support in enforcing their rights. At a time when many are new to professional life, access to information and individual help is more important than ever.

In order to further improve the use of such resources, it is important that the affected trainees know that they can consult their contact persons, such as trainers or the human resources department, at any time to get a clear overview of their rights and obligations. This is always emphasized not only by IG BAU, but also by die-duale.de.