Time Tracking
The tracking of the individual working hours forms the central element of documentation and the more complex the working hours model is, the more important documentation becomes. The working time tracking also forms the basis for the compensation scheme within the framework of the flexible working time.
Yes, the preparations to introduce electronic tracking of working hours have begun and are formally independent of the Flex Employment Agreement. An informational event about this will be held once the process has moved forward.
Electronic time tracking was already described as a requirement by the European Court of Justice in 2019 and is currently being implemented in national law by the German Federal Government. The basic tone behind these legislative decisions is the protection of employees against overstress by employers. Targeted control mechanisms should make it easier to recognize excessive overwork and take appropriate measures.
Yes, a new Excel time sheet will be provided when the Flex Employment Agreement is introduced. It is based on the current sheet and features for the Flex Employment Agreement will be added. This also applies to the documentation of remote work. The new Excel time sheet will be an interim solution as the many elements of the Flex Employment Agreement can only be depicted in simplified form.