The Working Time Act does not set a direct limit on the maximum number of working days, but strict rules apply regarding rest on Sundays and public holidays and the granting of alternative rest… Maximum number of consecutive working days: legal provisions and judgment of the ECJ
It is crucial that employees know when their working hours start and end as this has a direct impact on pay, break policies and legal aspects. Whether it’s starting the computer, changing clothes, or driving… When do working hours start and end?
It is not uncommon for employers to ask their employees to attend events outside of normal working hours. These can be team events, but also business lunches or networking events. In this article you… Events outside of working hours
Around 20% of Germans have used psychotherapeutic help at least once in their life. Employees often encounter difficulties when it comes to reconciling their therapy appointments and their work schedules. After all, psychotherapists also… Psychotherapy during working hours: employee rights explained
As a general rule, an uninterrupted rest period of at least 11 hours must be observed between the end of a working day and the start of a new working day. However, the working… Rest time between shifts: when it can be shortened
Reduce your weekly working hours and leave with the same net salary? What at first seems too good to be true is already a reality for many employees. From a purely legal point of… Reduce working hours for the same salary: How to convince your employer
Anyone who has worked the same hours for years often does not agree with a sudden change in their working hours and can invoke customary labor law. However, this is contradicted by the employer’s right… Modification of working hours: does common law apply?
Labor law regulations also apply to interns. Regarding working hours, the Working Hours Act and the Protection of Young People at Work Act specify how many working hours are permitted during an internship. In this… Working hours during an internship: what is normal and what is allowed?
It is unfair for the employer to give preference to certain employees when it comes to working hours, but it is not uncommon. However, it must always be examined on a case-by-case basis whether this… Unequal treatment of employees during working hours: what is allowed?
It is not only their right for employers to record the working hours of their employees as part of a time recording system, but is now also required by law throughout Europe. But does this… A colleague checks my working hours: is this allowed?