Paid Time Off & Other Perks for
DE Audible Employees

Effective February 2024 for Audible Employees in DE.

Holiday

Regular time away from work is essential for employees to recharge and renew. Employees are entitled to a holiday leave of 30 days per calendar year. If you join through the year, your entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Leaves of Absence

• Dependents Leave - Absence due to child's illness
• Emergency Dependents Leave - Employees are entitled to dependents' leave if a dependent is involved in an emergency.
• Parental Leave
• Special Leave – 1 day leave for moving houses, getting married, etc
• Bereavement Leave
• Family Care Leave
• Study Leave as per Berlin Education Time Act
• Jury Service

Commuter

Audible offers commuter benefits to employees based at our Berlin Hub. There are different options to choose from: public transportation or bike support.

Additional Perks

• Amazon.com employee discount
• Private pension scheme model with matching contribution
• Surviving dependent and disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning
• Language Classes
• Volunteering opportunities inspired by our Activate Caring People Principle
• Work from anywhere
  • Temporarily work from anywhere for a maximum of 20 total business days in a rolling 12-month period. Work may be conducted domestically, internationally, or a combination of the two, subject to the country limitations and exclusions.
• Family Care - Provides support for childcare, special needs care, and eldercare referral services
• Childcare Pilot – Help employees to find a childcare place in Berlin
• Backup Child & Elder Care
• Rethink Autism Support - supports anyone caring for a child with a learning, social, or behavioral challenge, or a developmental disability.
• Food & Beverages - find a variety of hot and cold beverages as well as food options in our Berlin hub
• Emotional well-being resources and services
• Dogs at work
• Toastmasters International Membership
• Discounts through Amazon Extras and Working Advantage, including discounts on:

• Travel
• Tickets
• Restaurants
• Entertainment
• And more

Wellness Days (2024)

Take off two additional Fridays to focus on wellness.

Sick Time  

Employees that have been employed for a minimum of four weeks pre-illness will be eligible for paid sick leave. 

Public Holidays

Holiday name	Date	National or regional	Location
New Year's Day	Monday, January 1	National	All
International Women's Day	Friday, March 8	Regional	Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Easter Friday	Friday, March 29	National	All
Easter Sunday	Sunday, March 31	Regional	All
Easter Monday	Monday, April 1	National	All
Labor Day	Wednesday, May 1	National	All
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 9	National	All
Whit Sunday	Sunday, May 19	Regional	All
Whit Monday	Monday, May 20	National	All
Day of German Unity	Thursday, October 3	National	All
Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 25	National	All
2nd Day of Christmas	Thursday, December 26	National	All

These perks are provided at the sole discretion of Audible/Amazon and subject to change at any time without notice. For additional information on Audible's benefit offerings visit: https://www.audiblecareers.com/benefits