merz lifestyle part-time policy

Merz’s party vows to clamp down on Germany’s ‘lifestyle part-time work’ — Photo by Oğuz Kandemir on Pexels

7 Myth‑Busting Lifestyle Hours Vs Overtime Costs

In 2023, 48% of small manufacturers exceeded the old lifestyle-hour limit, so yes - the new Merz part-time policy can spark overtime expenses when over 30% of your workforce is labeled ‘lifestyle’ part-time. Because the policy caps weekly hours at 18 and forces any excess to be paid at overtime

Merz’s party vows to clamp down on Germany’s ‘lifestyle part-time work’ — Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Pexels

merz lifestyle part-time policy

Experts Warn 10% Berlin Freelancers Hit by Lifestyle Hours

10% of Berlin freelancers are now losing lifestyle hours because new regulations cap weekly work at 27.5 hours. The policy, announced by Friedrich Merz, forces many to re-classify part-time contracts as full-time, cutting earnings and adding compliance burdens. Legal Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does