On 01.07.2022, the statutory minimum wage was raised from € 9,82 to € 10,45 gross/hour. Minimal wage jobs up to 450 euros per month are also covered by the Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG). They are also entitled to the statutory minimum wage.

The claim to child benefit in the subordinate state (Germany) is not excluded pursuant to Art. 68 (2) sentence 3 of Regulation 883/2004 if there is only a claim in the subordinate state but the substantive requirements for a claim in the priority state (Poland) are not met.