Impact of second job on short-time work allowance
April 8, 2021 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Steuerberater Knut Christiansen
Hello,
Currently, I am in short-time work (short-time work 0) in my main job and now have the opportunity to take on another part-time job subject to social insurance contributions. Generally, this should not be a problem, as it would fall under tax class 6.
Now I would need to know if it is possible to take on the part-time job during short-time work, and if so, how it would be offset with the short-time work allowance.
Good day and thank you for using frag-einen.com!
I would like to answer your question as part of an initial consultation.
In general, it is possible and permissible to take on a side job while receiving short-time work allowance in order to supplement your income. The earnings from a mini job (up to 450 euros) would be disregarded until December 31, 2021.
I also inquired with the employment agency hotline. It appears that the income from the side job will be fully offset against the short-time work allowance if the activity is taken up during the receipt of short-time work allowance. So, in total, you would not achieve a higher income. Therefore, I would recommend sticking to a mini job of up to 450 euros, as it is, as mentioned, disregarded until December 31, 2021.
I hope this answers your question, but feel free to ask further questions at no cost.
I would like to point out that this forum cannot replace a detailed and personal tax consultation, but is mainly intended to provide an initial tax assessment. By adding or omitting relevant information, the legal assessment of your concern could be different.
Best regards,
Knut Christiansen
Tax consultant
