Here in Germany an employee costs substantially more due to various laws and regulations. For example, assuming an employee has a salary of 4000€/month before t

Here in Germany an employee costs substantially more due to various laws and regulations. For example, assuming an employee has a salary of 4000€/month before taxes, the employer is required to pay 7.3% to health insurance, 1.3% to long-term care insurance and 1.5% to unemployment insurance. There are also substantially more bank holidays (on average 10), and an additional minimum of 20 days of paid leave. Sick leave is generally paid,too, and for at least the first week fully paid by the employer.