The Secondment Contract is essential when an organization needs to temporarily assign an employee to another company while maintaining the original employment relationship. This arrangement is common in corporate groups, project-based work, or knowledge transfer situations under German jurisdiction. The document must comply with German labor law, particularly the Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz (AÜG), and includes detailed provisions on working conditions, compensation, responsibilities, and the tripartite relationship between Home Employer, Host Employer, and Employee. It's crucial for protecting all parties' interests and ensuring legal compliance while facilitating efficient business operations and skill transfer.

1. Parties: Identification of the three parties: Home Employer (Seconding Company), Host Employer (Host Company), and Employee

2. Background: Context of the secondment arrangement and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Secondment Period', 'Host Company', 'Home Company', etc.

4. Duration of Secondment: Specific start and end dates of the secondment period, including any notice periods for early termination

5. Role and Duties: Description of the employee's position, responsibilities, and reporting lines at the Host Company

6. Place of Work: Location where the seconded employee will perform their duties

7. Working Hours: Specified working hours, rest periods, and overtime arrangements in compliance with ArbZG

8. Compensation and Benefits: Details of salary, benefits, expenses, and which employer is responsible for each component

9. Leave Entitlements: Vacation, sick leave, and other leave arrangements, including approval processes

10. Continued Employment: Confirmation that the employment relationship with the Home Employer continues

11. Obligations of the Host Company: Responsibilities of the Host Company including supervision, safety, training, etc.

12. Data Protection: Handling of personal data in compliance with GDPR/DSGVO

13. Confidentiality: Confidentiality obligations regarding both companies' information

14. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights regarding work created during secondment

15. Return to Home Company: Arrangements for the employee's return to the Home Company

16. Governing Law: Specification of German law as governing law and jurisdiction