Au pairs have the right to their own lockable room, free meals and monthly pocket money of at least €280. If you attend a language course, the host family must pay you a monthly contribution of €70. They must also cover the costs of your health, accident and liability insurance.
Your working time may not exceed 30 hours per week or 6 hours per day. You are entitled to at least 1.5 consecutive days off and four free evenings per week. If your au pair stay lasts 12 months, you are entitled to four weeks of paid holiday.