Germany

Standard-Arbeitswoche

Germany's standard work week is Monday–Friday, with statutory daily hours not exceeding 8 and weekly (including overtime) not exceeding 48. Most sectors work 35–40 hours/week. Typical hours are 9:00–17:00 or 10:00–18:00.

Überstundenkultur & Rechtliche Konformität

German overtime is strictly regulated under the Working Hours Act; work on Sundays and public holidays is generally prohibited. Overtime must be compensated via time off or extra pay. Strong unions ensure high compliance.

Überstundensätze

Rechtsgrundlage

German public holidays are defined by state-level Holiday Laws (Feiertagsgesetz), with about 9 federal holidays and additional state-specific ones. Germany has 10–13 public holidays depending on the state.

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