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Rest Period

Minimum break between two working days.

After the end of the daily working time, the employee is entitled to an uninterrupted rest period, as a rule at least eleven hours. It serves for recovery. Deviations are only permissible in certain sectors.

The relevant statutes

§ 5 ArbZG

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