{"id":46428,"date":"2023-10-24T15:32:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T13:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/?p=46428"},"modified":"2023-10-24T15:36:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T13:36:39","slug":"time-tracking-germany-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/en\/blog\/time-tracking-germany-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Tracking Germany Law: What&#8217;s New"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-djv9np8-81b27f80c9be1811bfe8020ea29e50d0\">\n.avia-section.av-djv9np8-81b27f80c9be1811bfe8020ea29e50d0{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.42-PM.jpeg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-djv9np8-81b27f80c9be1811bfe8020ea29e50d0 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class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-46428'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cib8e1o-65ca5e07eb145e5d7ad0c98e715a18e2 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-c89f9q4-dd0a0a775d22016cd3def56be85201f5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Table of Content<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-bw48o7w-60132463ec88b208a3a2afae9f8d6217 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Bag_ruling\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">BAG Ruling: Time Tracking Germany Law?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Trust_Work\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What is Meant by Trust Work?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Recording_Working\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How Should Recording Working Time be Implemented?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#still_possible\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Are Trust-based Working Time Models Still Possible?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#electronic_working\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Exceptions to Electronic Working Time Recording<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#consequences\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What are the consequences for employers?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bdqaxuk-80ae8f7aba63560f6dce9c06d43c56eb av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-apxk6cc-803da14ab9368cebe3b62bc21051a3e7\">\n#top .avia_search_element.av-apxk6cc-803da14ab9368cebe3b62bc21051a3e7 #searchsubmit{\nbackground-color:#2fc4b2;\n}\n#top .avia_search_element.av-apxk6cc-803da14ab9368cebe3b62bc21051a3e7 .av_searchsubmit_wrapper{\nbackground-color:#2fc4b2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia_search_element av-apxk6cc-803da14ab9368cebe3b62bc21051a3e7  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><search><form action='https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/en\/' id='searchform_element' method='get' class='av_disable_ajax_search' data-element_id='av-apxk6cc-803da14ab9368cebe3b62bc21051a3e7' ><div class='av_searchform_wrapper'><input type='search' value='' id='s' name='s' placeholder='Enter your search term' aria-label='Enter your search term' class='av-input-field ' required \/><div class='av_searchsubmit_wrapper av-submit-hasiconlabel'><span class='av-button-icon av-search-icon avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue803' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><input type='submit' value='Find' id='searchsubmit' class='button ' title='View results on search page' aria-label='View results on search page' \/><\/div><input type='hidden' name='numberposts' value='5' \/><input type='hidden' name='results_hide_fields' value='' \/><\/div><\/form><\/search><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ad09x30-db92c642f68aaf4ab4e59f87dc03898a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-9vmf1z0-4273e9e8b5094e4a0ff5d8dc41036807 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On April 18, 2023, the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs unveiled the highly anticipated draft bill for Time Tracking Germany Law, outlining the precise guidelines for fulfilling the requirement to track employees&#8217; working hours.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This Draft Bill comes in response to a crucial ruling by the Federal Labor Court (BAG) in September 2022, which stated that all employers, regardless of their company&#8217;s size or the presence of a works council, must maintain records of their employees&#8217; working hours <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(Ref.: 1 ABR 22\/21)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Until now, there was no specific legislation outlining this obligation, leaving many details and statutory provisions uncertain. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the key points of the Draft Bill and how it impacts employers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-9lepqrg-49fbc6b67147c5b864329eccdd1bbe9c sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9lepqrg-49fbc6b67147c5b864329eccdd1bbe9c\">\n.flex_column.av-9lepqrg-49fbc6b67147c5b864329eccdd1bbe9c{\npadding:3% 3% 3% 3%;\nbackground-color:#a7c4e8;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"Bag_ruling\"  class='flex_column av-9lepqrg-49fbc6b67147c5b864329eccdd1bbe9c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-8zbpmos-2fc9306655bce37ba26d67d67cc0348e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">BAG Ruling: Time Tracking Germany Law?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Prior to the September 13, 2022 ruling, German law did not generally require the recording of working hours, except for some specific cases. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Following the decision by the <strong>Federal Labor Court (BAG)<\/strong>, which aligned with the &#8220;time clock decision&#8221; of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on May 14, 2019 (C-55\/19), employers are now obligated to implement a suitable system for recording working time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the precise system requirements have remained uncertain. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The only guidance came from the<strong> ECJ<\/strong>, which emphasized the need for an <strong>&#8220;objective, reliable, and accessible&#8221; system<\/strong> aimed at ensuring the practical effectiveness of the Working Time Directive. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Due to these ambiguities, many employers found it challenging to adopt new time-recording systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It&#8217;s important to note that the Draft Bill will require some time to pass through the legislative process. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As a result, the existing legal framework will remain unchanged for the time being.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Nevertheless, the Draft Bill offers valuable insights into the core elements of the upcoming regulations, enabling employers to prepare for the upcoming legislative changes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In a specific case, a clinic&#8217;s works council aimed to enforce<strong> the implementation of electronic time recording.<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Federal Labor Court rejected the lawsuit, arguing that the works council lacked the initiative right to introduce a time recording system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The court clarified that the works council&#8217;s right to initiate such changes exists only when &#8220;the operational matter of works agreement is not already regulated by law.&#8221; <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Since the clinic was already legally obligated to record working hours comprehensively, the court concluded that the works council&#8217;s right to initiate such a system was not applicable in this instance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As a result of this ruling, it&#8217;s now clear that there&#8217;s an<strong> immediate and universal obligation in Germany<\/strong> for all employers to record working hours electronically. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">While the court doesn&#8217;t prescribe a specific method of timekeeping, it emphasizes that the systems used must be objective, reliable, and easily accessible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Inken Gallner, President of the BAG, based her judgment on the ECJ ruling and argued that if the German Occupational Safety and Health Act aligns with the ECJ, there&#8217;s a clear mandate for all employees to document their working hours thoroughly. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Karl-Josef Laumann, Labor Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, is urging swift implementation of the BAG&#8217;s ruling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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Trust-based working hours can be established through <strong>an employment contract<\/strong> or outlined in a company agreement.<\/p>\n<p>While some companies allow for <strong>completely flexible task completion<\/strong> without specific timeframes, most prefer to define a certain time window for work performance by executive employees. This shift schedule helps ensure that a sufficient number of employees are available during desired hours.<\/p>\n<p>To enforce the legal requirement of recording working hours, amendments to the <strong>Working Time Act (ArbZG)<\/strong>, especially Section 16 ArbZG, will be implemented. Employers will have the duty to electronically record their employees&#8217; daily working hours, including start, end, and duration.<\/p>\n<p>This electronic recording doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean fully automated systems and can include tools like spreadsheet programs. Employers must retain these records for at least two years. While employees or third parties, such as supervisors or temporary workers hiring companies, can record working hours, the ultimate responsibility falls on the employer to collectively record working time.<\/p>\n<p>Upon an employee&#8217;s request, the employer should provide information about the recorded working hours and share copies of these records. This can be accomplished by allowing employees to access and copy their recorded working time data in the electronic time recording system.<\/p>\n<p>Advances in technology have made it easier to implement electronic time tracking. Companies can use various systems and tools to record their employees&#8217; working hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/arbeitszeiterfassung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working time recording<\/a> is possible with just a few clicks, particularly through mobile applications or cloud-based services. TimeTrack allows any internet-enabled device to be used as an <strong>electronic time-recording terminal<\/strong>. Employees can easily and promptly record working time electronically and document their working hours while on the go via smartphone or on a PC in the office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-5tw3lks-b5ac75a5940fab1061c38ce9435733eb av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-546vzi4-6f143f210386193120eee2ee9af46e6e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-546vzi4-6f143f210386193120eee2ee9af46e6e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-546vzi4-6f143f210386193120eee2ee9af46e6e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-546vzi4-6f143f210386193120eee2ee9af46e6e av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-19  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-46415 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-46415 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM.jpeg\" alt='time' title=''  height=\"781\" width=\"1600\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-300x146.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-1030x503.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-768x375.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-1536x750.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-1500x732.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-705x344.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-23-at-4.25.56-PM-595xh.jpeg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div  id=\"still_possible\"  class='flex_column av-gqd8jg-438966a8f4c210b32db4d131405e5109 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-4alci58-6a335fb82896a1b711e41d45de9c1e5a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Are Trust-based Working Hours Still Possible?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As per the Time Tracking Germany Law, employees will still have the flexibility to determine their own working hours schedule. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Recording working hours can generally be entrusted to the employee, with the employer only needing to implement measures for monitoring working hours to ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding working hours and rest periods.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This requirement existed in the previous legal framework as well. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When trust-based working hours were in effect, employers were already obligated to ensure adherence to statutory regulations, particularly those concerning weekly maximum working hours and rest periods. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In this regard, the new electronic time recording system should make it easier to fulfill these obligations, potentially through automatic notifications.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  id=\"electronic_working\"  class='flex_column av-3qupiho-03ebffae5a5354993a37594e2e90beff av_one_full  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-3gkv1i4-2ef455ab7788d7e16fe41f73fe78c506 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Exceptions to Electronic Working Time Recording<\/h2>\n<p>The draft law includes several exceptions to the electronic time recording requirement. Smaller companies with up to 10 employees are proposed to be exempt from this obligation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, exceptions are provided for situations where, under a collective bargaining agreement, both parties to a collective agreement can mutually agree upon alternative time recording methods, including the use of paper forms.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the specific industry, different approaches to working time recording may be considered acceptable. It&#8217;s worth noting that deviations from the daily recording requirement might also be allowed.<\/p>\n<p>According to the draft, hours must be recorded and electronically documented within one week after the work has been completed, offering a certain degree of flexibility in meeting this requirement. These provisions are intended to account for variations in business size, industry needs, and practical recording methods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-31616v0-b63be94e92bf6c56ea954043768b30bc\">\n.avia-section.av-31616v0-b63be94e92bf6c56ea954043768b30bc{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.timetrackapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/img_are_you_freelancer.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-31616v0-b63be94e92bf6c56ea954043768b30bc .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='call-to-action2'  class='avia-section av-31616v0-b63be94e92bf6c56ea954043768b30bc main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-46428'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2m1ka58-50ed9e683ef420c99e65137e1a07f6a7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"custom_h1\" style=\"color: #fff;\">Stay Compliant and Informed! Discover More About Time Tracking Laws in Germany<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"default_button\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.timetrackenterprise.com\/#registration\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-46428'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  id=\"consequences\"  class='flex_column av-24n3zfg-5776603cf699832b01b0a97308568700 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1namf0c-61caf07f364b70a9b9fd4f7d9dfafc99 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What are the consequences for employers?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Draft Bill outlines a transitional period for implementing the electronic working time recording requirements, which can vary from one to five years based on a company&#8217;s size. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">All companies, regardless of their size, will have at least one year to transition to the electronic recording system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For businesses with 50 to less than 250 employees, two years is provided, while companies with less than 50 employees will be granted a more extended five-year period to comply. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Companies with up to 10 employees are entirely exempt from the electronic recording obligation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This means that businesses won&#8217;t be required to immediately adopt electronic recording on the effective date of the Act. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, alternative recording methods, in paper form, such as written records, must be implemented if electronic recording is not yet in place.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Furthermore, the Draft Bill introduces a provision for collective bargaining agreements and agreements, allowing exemptions from the electronic recording requirements. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This can include non-electronic methods or delayed recording up to seven days after the work is performed. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Collective agreements may also specify certain groups of employees exempt from the recording obligation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Draft Bill emphasizes that failing to comply with the employer&#8217;s obligation to record working hours and provide required information electronically will be considered an administrative offense in the future, subject to a fine of up to EUR 30,000. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The transition period of at least one year provides companies with ample time to adjust to the new regulations, fostering a smoother transition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1ai7wws-f6bc207d1c449ee4195776a646e60068 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-tingbg-d7740737175ba3a2cc9d9c3e7049d95f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bottom line<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The new Working Hours Act )=(Time Tracking Germany Law) brings a significant change, as it now mandates companies to record employees&#8217; working hours diligently. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As per the draft bill by the Federal Labor Court, this recording should be precise, digital, and a daily routine, encompassing specific details like start and end times, as well as break periods.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The BAG ruling marks a pivotal shift in the working landscape, emphasizing the critical importance of accurate timekeeping. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It not only safeguards the rights of employees but also promotes a more transparent and equitable work environment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":46413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[153,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-time-management","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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