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The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is preparing a new proposal intended to introduce greater flexibility in the regulation of working time.
Germany has not published a draft Bill transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law. A commission has been formed and a report was presented in October 2025.
Updated to include additional information on paid educational leave for employees to attend training organised by themselves and the reimbursement of training costs.
Updated to include additional information on the differences in treatment when accessing employment.
Updated to include additional information on the minimum wage rates for posted workers in certain sectors.
Updated to include additional information on work council meetings and co-determination rights.
Updated to include additional information on the written statement setting out an employee’s main contractual terms and confidentiality clauses.
Updated to reflect new information on the duties of employers.
Updated to include additional information on the right to strike.
Enhanced to include information on official data services.
HR practices and employment law in Germany.