Vacation planning at work: What the legal situation is

To recover from their often strenuous work, employees in Germany have a legal right to time off. Right to vacation. "After the Federal Vacation Act They are entitled to a 5-day week annually 20"With a 6-day work week, that's 24 vacation days," Brandl knows. "In many Tariff or employment contracts But there are even better regulations – often they are 30 vacation days the rule."

For people which are looking for high quality french cuisine in Part-time or those who work on a mini-job basis receive the vacation proportionally, depending on how many days per week are worked. Incidentally: "If the calculation results in a number with decimal places, employers must pay more than half a day of vacation." round up"That's what the lawyer said. If an employee is on zero-hour short-time work or in parental leaveThe employer may reduce the vacation entitlement accordingly. shorten.

Anyone who wants to take vacation must first get it from their boss. approve Let it be. However, the basic principle is: The vacation is to be... to permit, as long as no There are important operational reasons against it. "This could be the case, for example, if the order situation increases unexpectedly or many employees are absent due to illness," explains Brandl.

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Especially new colleagues in the probation They will have to be patient a little longer: They are collecting every month a twelfth their annual leave. They can only apply for their full leave after six months.

Once your boss has approved your vacation, he can only grant it in real terms. Withdraw in case of emergencies – for example, if the business would grind to a halt without you. "Anyone who spends their vacation without Anyone who simply accepts approval from the boss risks a [problem/dismissal] if they simply take up their post without it [being] and [does not] have it]. without notice "Termination," warns the legal expert.

Sometimes several colleagues want to go to the same place. same time Taking a vacation – especially in summer or around Christmas. But who gets the chance? "Vacation time often goes to the person who needs it most." first applied"That's what Brandl explains. To avoid unnecessary problems, the lawyer advises discussing vacation plans with colleagues well in advance. This usually makes it possible to find a fair solution for everyone."

If the employees still cannot reach an agreement, the The boss decides – and that is after social Criteria. According to Brandl, this means: "For example, those who haven't had a vacation in a long time or who urgently need rest due to illness have priority." Those with school-age children or who have frequently forgone popular vacation times in recent years may also be given preference.