The world is becoming increasingly mobile. The expansion of working from home is making a significant contribution to this. In many cases, employees are no longer restricted to performing their work on site at the company. Employees can work from almost anywhere in the world via the internet. In times of a shortage of skilled workers, this also offers companies the opportunity to
In times of the coronavirus crisis and the second lockdown, many companies are currently closed or have significantly reduced their production. As a result, many employees have been put on short-time working. For many employers, employing staff on short-time work is the last chance to keep their business afloat and survive the crisis. For employees
The impact of the coronavirus crisis on the economy is severe. One instrument to alleviate the difficult situation for companies is the short-time working allowance (KUG) granted by the Federal Employment Agency. However, employers should urgently observe a few conditions. Prerequisite for short-time working allowance The short-time working allowance from the Employment Agency is only granted for employment relationships that have not been terminated. The aim of the
In the context of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, many companies are facing economic losses, loss of sales or, in sectors such as the tourism industry, often even a complete lack of income. In particular, the lockdowns that have been imposed to prevent the further spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are hitting entrepreneurs and business owners hard. In order to provide targeted support for these businesses and their employees
Nowadays, crowdworking and corresponding provider platforms such as AppJobber, Freelancer or Clickworker are becoming increasingly popular. Companies are tempted by the opportunity to work conveniently and flexibly from home via the internet. However, many activities and employers do not give a particularly reputable impression. Employees who work in crowdworking / crowdsourcing are often perceived as an army of
In the course of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more employees have switched from the office or company to working from home. Current regulations such as the Corona Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance enable many employees to work from home. In political discourse, there is even talk of a general right to work from home or an obligation to work from home. Agreements between employers and employees are often made at short notice. This must
