Applying for a different rest period

Procedure

You can apply in writing for rest periods that deviate from the Working Hours Act. The following steps must be taken:

• You submit an informal application.
• You submit all the documents required for a decision on your application.
• The documents you submit will be checked for completeness and, if necessary, additional documents will be requested.
• Once the official review has been completed, you will receive a notice of approval or a notice of rejection.
• The locally responsible district government will send you the notification by e-mail or post.
• The notification of fees will usually be sent to you together with the decision.

The decision of the competent authority will be made at its own discretion. As part of this decision, a balance is struck between the interests of protecting the health and safety of your employees and the operational interests of the employer.

Legal bases

• § 15 Absatz 1 Nummern 3 und 4 Arbeitszeitgesetz (ArbZG)

More information

There are no indications or special features.