Arbeitszeitgesetz

The Arbeitszeitgesetz, or Working Time Act, is a German law that regulates the working hours for employees. It aims to protect workers' health and well-being by setting limits on daily and weekly work hours, ensuring breaks, and stipulating rest periods between shifts. Typically, the law allows for a maximum of eight hours of work per day, which can extend to ten hours only if the average remains within eight hours over six months. The law also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance by promoting adequate time off and preventing overwork.