Transfergesellschaft
In English: Transfer company
A temporary employer set up in a Sozialplan. You sign out of your job and into a fixed-term contract there, for at most 12 months, with training and job placement. The state pays 60% or 67% of your net pay. The Sozialplan often tops that up.
Watch out: You sign a contract, so you can no longer sue against a dismissal.
Legal basis
SGB III §111, §105. Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.
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This page explains German employment law in general terms. It is not legal advice for your situation. If a layoff affects you, talk to an employment lawyer, your union or your Betriebsrat.