Labor laws
ArbZG
Information about the labor law can be found here
The Working Hours Act (ArbZG) sets the basic standards for when and for how long employees in Germany may work. The law thus ensures the health protection of employees.
SchwbG
Information about the Severely Disabled Persons Act can be found here
Law to ensure the integration of severely disabled people into work, occupation, and society. Disabled people are defined as those who, as a result of an impairment of their physical, mental, or intellectual functions, are so impaired that their daily activities or participation in society are hindered.
JArbSchG
Information about the Youth Employment Protection Act can be found here
This Act applies in the Federal Republic of Germany and in the exclusive economic zone to the employment of persons who are not yet 18 years of age in vocational training, as employees or homeworkers, with other services similar to the work performed by employees or homeworkers, in a training relationship similar to vocational training.
BUrlG
Information about the Federal Vacation Act can be found here
All employees in Germany are entitled to paid annual leave. The minimum amount of leave is regulated by the Minimum Leave Act for Employees (Federal Leave Act, BUrlG).
AÜG
Information about the Temporary Employment Act can be found here
The Temporary Employment Act (Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz, AÜG) regulates the temporary employment of workers by their employer (temporary employment agency) to perform work for third parties (hirer). Its primary purpose is to provide social protection for temporary workers.
MuSchG
Information about the Maternity Protection Act can be found here
The statutory maternity protection is intended to protect the (expectant) mother and her child from risks, excessive demands and damage to health at work, from financial losses and from job loss during pregnancy and for some time after birth.
AGG
Information about the General Equal Treatment Act can be found here
The aim of the law is to prevent or eliminate discrimination based on race or ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.
