Germany: Draft Bill on the Recording of Working Time

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We want to keep you informed about the draft bill of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs from 18 April 2023, that outlines employer’s obligations to record the working time of their employees. This draft bill aims to implement the requirements of the rulings of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) of 14 […]

Germany: Legislative Update August 2022

Despite heavy criticism the German parliament has passed a bill on 23 June 2022 that amongst others changes the Verification Act (Nachweisgesetz) (“New Bill”) with effect of 1 August 2022. Employment Contracts on/after 1 August 2022 The New Bill requires employers for employees who start on/after 1 August 2022 to: record more essential terms and […]