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Paid Time Off & Other Perks for
DE Audible Employees

Effective March 2025 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
  • Access to Amazon and Audible learning portals
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Language Classes
  • Volunteering opportunities inspired by our Activate Caring People Principle
  • 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 (2025)

Take off two additional Fridays to focus on wellness, prorated based on start date.

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

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1

International Women's Day

Saturday, March 8

Good Friday

Friday, April 18

Easter Monday

Monday, April 21

Labour Day

Thursday, May 1

80th anniversary of the liberation from National Socialism

Thursday, May 8

Ascension Day

Thursday, May 29

Whit Monday

Monday, June 9

Day of German Unity

Friday, October 3

Christmas Day

Thursday, December 25

Boxing Day

Friday, December 26

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

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