Wolfsburg mandates online health training for food and catering workers

Wolfsburg has launched a digital health instruction course under Germany's Infection Protection Act. The mandatory training targets workers in food handling, restaurant kitchens, and communal catering. Participants must complete it before starting such jobs. The course is available online at rathausonline.wolfsburg.de under the 'Services' and 'Infection Protection' sections. Access requires a BundID account. Once finished, participants receive a certificate valid for three months—this must be presented before beginning work in relevant roles.

The instruction covers key topics like infection risks, early signs of illness, and health-related work restrictions. It aims to ensure workers can recognise symptoms and follow safety protocols. The fee for the digital training is €26, payable by credit card or PayPal.

The digital format replaces traditional in-person sessions for this mandatory training. Workers in food and catering sectors must now complete it online before employment. The certificate remains a legal requirement for starting such jobs in Wolfsburg.