Labor Law Obligations Quiz

Higher-ranking laws take precedence over lower-ranking laws in case of conflict.

In labour law, the most beneficial law for the worker is applied, even if it's lower-ranking.

A more specific law overrides a general law on the same level.

A contract negotiated between a company and its employees, setting out terms and conditions of employment.

A contract negotiated between employers and employees in a specific industry, setting out general terms and conditions.

A set of rules that govern the relationship between workers (employees) and their employers.

Focuses on the individual agreement between an employer and employee, covering rights, responsibilities, and conditions of employment.

Regulates the relationship between employers and groups of workers, often represented by unions or works councils.

Employee representatives elected by workers in a company to discuss workplace issues with management. They act as a voice for employees.

Organizations that represent workers, negotiating with employers on issues like wages, working conditions, and employee rights.

The employee must act in the best interests of the employer and avoid conflicts of interest.

The employee must protect sensitive information of the employer, such as trade secrets or customer data.

The employer must provide a safe and healthy work environment for the employee.

The employer must pay the employee the agreed upon wages on time and in full.

The employer must treat all employees fairly and without discrimination.

Employees cannot be dismissed for refusing to change from full-time to part-time work or vice versa.

Part-time employees must be treated the same as comparable full-time employees, using the same assessment criteria. This does not mean they get the same performance rating, but rather are judged fairly.

A full-time employee with similar responsibilities, skills, and experience as a part-time employee used as a benchmark for fair treatment.

Part-time employees are protected from being treated less favorably than full-time employees with similar roles.

The standards used to evaluate both part-time and full-time employees for performance and other factors.

Labor law is the set of rules that govern the relationship between employees and their employers. It covers things like work conditions, pay, and employee rights.

An employee is someone who works for another person under a contract, performing tasks as directed, and has a personal relationship of dependence on their employer.

An employment contract is a specific type of private contract between an employer and an employee outlining rights, responsibilities, and working conditions of employment.

Labor law focuses on relationships based on private law (e.g., contracts). Relationships not based on this, such as volunteer work or family businesses, are excluded from labor law.

Labor Law deals primarily with private employment contracts, meaning it excludes public sector employment (like government jobs).

A written document outlining key details of an employment contract, required by German law (Proof of Employment Act, NachweisG).

The date when the employment relationship officially begins.

The length of time the employment relationship is expected to last. This can be fixed-term or indefinite.

The place where the employee is expected to perform their work.

A detailed explanation of the tasks and responsibilities the employee will undertake.

A work arrangement where the hours agreed upon between the employee and employer are less than those of a comparable full-time position within the same company.

An employee's right to request a reduction in working hours to part-time, under specific conditions.

To claim part-time work, the company must have at least 15 employees.

To claim part-time work, employees must have worked for the company for at least 6 months.

The Part-time and Fixed-term Employment Act, a German law regulating part-time and fixed-term employment contracts.

An employment contract with a specific end date, ending automatically when the timeframe expires.

An employment contract that ends when a specific task or project is completed. Maximum contract length is 2 weeks after the employee is notified of completion.

A legal option for a calendar-based contract to be extended for up to three periods of two years each.

An employment contract with a defined duration based on a calendar timeframe, like months or years.

For calendar-based contracts, the maximum allowed term is two years initially, with up to three two-year extensions.

An employee's request to work fewer hours must be submitted 3 months in advance. The employer can't refuse unless there are business reasons.

An employer can refuse reduced working hours if it significantly disrupts the workplace, workflow, safety, or causes excessive costs.

The application must be written, stating the desired number of hours and the effective start date.

If an employer refuses reduced working hours, they must provide compelling reasons for the refusal.

Collective agreements between employers and unions can specify additional reasons for refusing reduced working hours.

Labor law divides into five main sections: employment contract and relationship, labor protection, collective bargaining and disputes, company governance, and labor procedure.

To safeguard the health of employees, often through specific legislation like the German Labor Protection Act (ArbSchG).

The process of unions or representatives negotiating with employers to create agreements about working conditions, pay, and other benefits.

It covers how employees are involved in company decision-making, reflecting their rights and interests.