Laws on working hours

Modern companies have an increasing demand for innovative models for employees’ working hours. More than a matter of merely complying with the limits of the German Working Hours Act [Arbeitszeitgesetz] and avoiding any associated legal risks, our work aims to create a flexible working environment for the workforce – a setting tailored to employees’ needs that thus boosts employer attractiveness in the competition for the best employees.

• Developing and introducing working-time models, such as an honours system for working hours, flexitime models and working-time accounts
• Conducting negotiations with leading works councils
• Developing and introducing shift systems
• Defending against penalties for violations