AÜG (Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz)

The Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz (AÜG) is Germany’s law regulating the temporary employment sector. It sets rules for staffing agencies that hire workers and lease them to other companies, ensuring fair treatment, proper wages, and working conditions for temporary workers. The law aims to prevent misuse of temporary employment arrangements, promote equal rights between temporary and permanent staff, and establish transparent procedures. It also includes licensing requirements for staffing agencies and limits how long temporary workers can be placed in a single position. Overall, AÜG strives to balance flexibility for employers with protection for workers.