Applying for derogations from rules on night working hours
Description
You need a permit from the locally competent authority for occupational safety and health if your company wants to work longer hours at night.
The authorisation of longer night work is provided by law for:
- Shift operations
- Construction and assembly sites
- Seasonal and campaign holdings, if the increase in working time is compensated by a reduction in working hours on other days
Maximum limits apply to certain exceptions.
- The working time may not exceed 48 hours per week on average over 6 calendar months or 24 weeks.
The exact costs are determined after approval and depend on the number of employees.
There is no deadline.
Depending on the examination effort (usually a few weeks after submission of the complete documents).
- Objection: An objection against the decision can be lodged with the locally competent authority for occupational safety and health within one month of notification.
- An unsuccessful opposition procedure is subject to a fee.
Please contact the State Office for Consumer Protection.
You apply for authorisation in writing using the following steps:
- You submit an application to the Office for Occupational Safety and Health.
- You submit all documents required to make a decision on your application.
- The competent authority shall check the dossier for completeness and, if necessary, request documentation.
- If you meet all the requirements, you will receive a corresponding approval notice.
- If you do not meet the requirements, you will receive a rejection notice.
- You will receive a fee notice.
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)
02.08.2022
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
06112 Halle (Saale)
Remark: The head office is located in Halle (Saale). The addresses of the individual locations can be found on the website of the State Office for Consumer Protection.
Monday 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00
Thursday 07:00 - 16:00
Friday 07:00 - 15:30
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
