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Telecommuting Germany

Telecommuting is an employment relationship whereby employees do not commute to a central office location, but instead work remotely using technology to communicate and share information with colleagues and... more +
Telecommuting is an employment relationship whereby employees do not commute to a central office location, but instead work remotely using technology to communicate and share information with colleagues and employers. Telecommuting arrangements often vary depending on the workplace. In some arrangements, employees may never come into a central office. While in others, employees may only telecommute a few days per week or month.  Telecommuting can lead to greater employee satisfaction and productivity; however, some employers may find that working frequently outside the office diminishes team building and brainstorming. In addition, allowing telecommuting may implicate certain workplace legal issues.  less -
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Back to the office: ending a telework agreement

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A German court has considered the requirements for an employer to terminate a telework agreement. In the wake of the pandemic, many companies have had their employees working from home or allowed them to work remotely....more

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Plans for a German Mobile Work Law Pick Up Speed

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The option of working from home or on the road has been part of everyday working life for many employees since the beginning of the pandemic. In the past two years, employers have therefore had no choice but to address this...more

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The coalition agreement is out – the guidelines for German labor law are set for the next four years

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On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, the newly formed coalition of the Liberals, Greens and the Social Democrats, which will lead Germany during the next four years, presented its coalition agreement. In negotiations lasting a...more

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Luxembourg Again Extends Cross-Border COVID-19-Related Agreements with Belgium

As we have previously discussed, Luxembourg has developed solutions with its neighboring nations to ease the economic burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers. Specifically, Luxembourg authorities worked with their...more

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Mobile Arbeit und Desk Sharing: Handlungsbedarf und Einsparpotenziale "nach Corona"

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Die Corona-Pandemie sorgte erstmals für eine flächendeckende Nutzung des Homeoffice in Deutschland. Viele Unternehmen und Mitarbeitende machten so zum ersten Mal Erfahrungen mit mobiler Arbeit. Mit der zuletzt neu...more

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German Employers’ Mandatory COVID-19 Testing and Telecommuting Requirements

The dynamic development of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth a number of new regulations. On April 20, 2021, the second amendment to the SARS-CoV-2 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation...more

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation

Mobile Working in Germany – New Draft Bill Currently Under Discussion

The legal framework for regular work in the mobile office is currently still lacking in Germany—the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs wants to close this gap. The German government coalition parties have always...more

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COVID-19: Bill to Enable Virtual Shareholder Meetings in Germany

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Restrictions on public gatherings currently prevent German public companies from holding their shareholder meetings. On 23 March, the German government published a draft bill amending German corporate law governing...more

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Mistakes and Myths about Home Offices and Mobile Working in Germany

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The child is ill, an important delivery is expected “between 8:00 a.m. and 7 p.m.” or the car has to go to the garage. What could be more natural than working from home? A quick email to the employer that you will work from...more

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