Working Hours Act

In short: The Working Hours Act (ArbZG) governs maximum working time, breaks and rest periods for adults.

In more detail: Daily working time is in principle at most 8 hours, extendable to 10 hours if 8 hours are kept on average.

In Depth

• Breaks: 30 minutes after more than 6 hours, 45 minutes after more than 9 hours.
• Rest period: at least 11 hours between two working days.
• Sunday and public holiday work only in exceptions.

For minors the JArbSchG applies. See Federal Leave Act.

See also: Youth Employment Protection Act, Federal Leave Act, BBiG