Working Hours Act: 'Eleven Hours of Rest Must Be Observed'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers the Working Hours Act dispensable, but employment lawyer Mira Ney argues for its necessity, citing cases of unpaid overtime and health issues stemming from excessive working hours.
“Friedrich Merz evidently wants to return to the 19th century,” criticize the Greens
The Chancellor's proposal to abolish the Working Hours Act has sparked opposition from the SPD and the entire opposition, with legal experts discussing potential changes.
"Would Lead to Ruthless Wild West Conditions for Workers," Says AfD on Merz Idea
The Chancellor's suggestion to abolish the Working Hours Act has sparked opposition from the SPD and the entire opposition, with legal experts explaining the potential changes.
"I would probably abolish the Working Hours Act," says Merz
Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested he would abolish the Working Hours Act when asked at the New Year's reception of the economy in Halle.