Minijob trotz Elternzeit – geht das? Wir verraten's dir!

+++Update+++ As of January 1, 2026, the statutory minimum wage has increased to €13.90 per hour. As a result, the earnings limit for mini-jobs has also risen to €603 per month. The new annual earnings limit for mini-jobs is now €7,236. After the birth of a child, parental allowance provides support for families taking time off from work. A mini-job is generally possible during parental leave, but there are a few things to keep in mind. In the video, you'll learn the basics of parental allowance, how many hours you're allowed to work per week, and how income from a mini-job affects your parental allowance. Also of interest to you: A mini-job with the same employer as your main job is rather unusual – however, during parental leave, your main job is suspended, and a minor employment contract with the same company is possible. Feel free to share your experiences with a mini-job during parental leave in the comments! Tell us about your experiences with a mini-job during parental leave! We've compiled all the information you need about mini-jobs during parental leave: https://magazin.minijob-zentrale.de/m... You can find more information about parental allowance on the Federal Government's Family Portal: https://familienportal.de/familienpor... Any additional income earned while receiving parental allowance must be reported to the parental allowance office. Want to know which office is responsible for your case? Simply enter your postal code in the search bar: https://familienportal.de/dynamic/act... ______ Further Links Website: https://www.minijob-zentrale.de/ Magazine: https://magazin.minijob-zentrale.de/ Household Job Exchange: https://www.haushaltsjob-boerse.de/ ______ Social Media Facebook:   / minijobzentrale   Instagram:   / minijobzentrale   LinkedIn:   / minijobzentrale   Twitter:   / minijobzentrale   ______ About the #MinijobZentrale The Minijob Center is Germany's central collection and reporting agency for minijobs. We help employers with all the formalities – both for commercial mini-jobs and for mini-jobs in private households that require registration. This includes household-related services such as gardening, childcare, or household support. #MiniJob #ParentalAllowance #ParentalLeave #MyMiniJob ______ 0:00 Intro: Mini-Job & Parental Allowance 0:21 Information on Parental Leave 1:28 The 3 Types of Parental Allowance 2:28 Eligibility for Parental Allowance 3:17 Additional Earnings While Receiving Parental Allowance 3:43 Mini-Jobs as an Option 4:02 Income & Parental Allowance 4:36 Earnings Limit for Mini-Jobs 4:54 Other Things to Consider 5:36 Your Questions