Die Umsetzung der EU-Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie sorgt derzeit für erhebliche Unsicherheit bei Arbeitgebern. Eigentlich hätte Deutschland die Vorgaben der Richtlinie (EU) 2023/970 bis zum 7. Juni 2026 in nationales Recht umsetzen müssen. Mittlerweile steht jedoch fest, dass diese Frist nicht eingehalten wird. Für Unternehmen stellt sich deshalb die Frage: Können Arbeitnehmer bereits jetzt Ansprüche geltend machen und
In many different professions, it may be necessary for employees to be on call. In these cases, the background to this is usually that it cannot be predicted whether a work assignment will actually be necessary during this period. Typical professions for this include electricians, locksmiths, doctors, paramedics, IT service providers and employees in the security industry. This institute of on-call duty raises
Since July 10, 2007 at the latest, it has become increasingly difficult for smokers to smoke in public places. On this day, the law on protection against the dangers of passive smoking came into force. In addition, laws at state level also regulate the smoking ban in restaurants, for example. But what about the rights of smokers in the
Time out. Recharge your batteries and clear your head again. This is what recreational leave is for and why there is a legal entitlement for employees in Germany. It doesn't matter whether you simply spend your vacation at home or go on a trip. What the Federal Leave Act (BurlG) regulates in detail and what rights and obligations apply to
Mental illnesses have been on the rise in Germany for several years. These are often associated with longer periods of individual sick leave due to depression or anxiety disorders. Longer periods of sick leave for individual employees can also jeopardize their jobs. For this reason, employers regularly conduct a so-called BEM interview. If a letter with an invitation to a BEM meeting arrives in the letterbox, this has the effect of
As an employee, you are entitled to time off or paid special leave. The death of a close relative, the illness of a child or your own wedding are the best known cases. However, there are usually other options available to you. The German Civil Code (BGB), the Federal Leave Act (BUrlG), your employment contract or the applicable collective agreement oblige your employer to grant you
