German law generally does not include an obligation to fully measure employees’ working time. In a 2019 decision, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) demands working time measuring that is objective, reliable and accessible....more
K&L Gates is proud to release the latest update of our Global Employer Guide. Created to complement our global employer solutions service, the interactive guide provides a quick, concise summary of the main employment law...more
In Federacion de Servicios de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) v Deutsche Bank SAE (C-55/18), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decided that, in order to comply with the provisions of the EU Working Time Directive (the Directive)...more
Germany will introduce a statutory minimum wage of EUR 8.50 per hour, effective January 1, 2015. Minimum wages are already in place in some industries; for the first time in Germany, however, the new minimum wage will cover...more