Fewer than 20 days of leave in the contract – is that allowed?
Likely invalid — such a clause does not bind you.
§ 3 BUrlG guarantees a statutory minimum vacation of 24 working days per year (six-day week) — equivalent to 20 working days at a five-day week. Any contractual reduction below this minimum is void (§ 13 BUrlG).
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