Proceedings: Extended travels during work-related tasks not included in calculation of work hours.
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H puntin' out ya, fam - German labor laws ain't exactly black 'n' white when it comes to remunerable work time, especially when it comes to movin' around at work.
See, usually, getting' to work from home don't count as work time, it's yer personal responsibilty. But if ya gotta travel between workplaces or specific locations for job duties, that could be a different story.
In the case we got here, some fella was workin' as an airport driver, but his job didn't start till he hit that time recordin' terminal, which was in a super secure area that could only be reached via security checks and the company's own shuttle. He figured that time he spent travelin' and checkin' in should be paid, but the Hessian Labour Court disagreed, claimin' they ain't found no remunerable work time.
The supe court pointed out that internal paths typically don't count as work time unless they're alien to the employee or ain't typical according to a works agreement. In this case, it was the latter. They also referenced past court cases that say if travel time is necessary for job performance and under employer control, it might just be work time - but that wasn't the case here.
To make things clear, if an employee is required to travel between certain points as part of their work, it might be considered work time, but only if it's necessary for job performance and under employer control. It's case-dependent, so consult your employment contract, works council, or a legal pro before makin' any assumptions.
Fer future reference:
- Travel from home to a fixed workplace ain't work time (unless explicitly stated otherwise)
- Travel between workplaces or required locations as part of job duties could be work time if necessary and under employer control
- Travel within employer's premises (usual paths) generally ain't work time
- Travel between a secure area and terminal might be work time if required for work (case-dependent)
Bottom line: if the travel from a secure area to the time recordin' terminal ain't specifically required as part of the work process, it ain't likely to be considered work time under German labor laws. Consult your contract or works council if ya unsure.
In this discussion about German labor laws, it's important to consider the finance aspect when determining remunerable work time, especially for employees who travel between workplaces or specific locations for job duties, like the airport driver in the example. For businesses, understanding the criteria for considering travel time as work time can help ensure compliance with labor laws and fair compensation for employees.
