Apply for deviating regulations for shift operation

Procedure

You can apply in writing for approval for deviations from shift work.

• You submit an informal application.
• You send this to the local authority responsible for occupational health and safety, including the necessary documents.
• If the documents or information required for processing are incomplete, you will be contacted by the processing department.
• The local competent authority will review the application.
• Once the official review has been completed, you will receive a notice of approval or a notice of rejection.
• The local authority responsible will send you the decision by e-mail or post.
• The notification of fees will usually be sent to you later.

The decision of the competent health and safety authority is made at its own discretion.
This decision involves weighing up the interests of protecting the health and safety of employees against the operational interests of the employer.

Legal bases

• § 15 Arbeitszeitgesetz (ArbZG)
• Gesundheits-Kostenverordnung (GesundKostV)

More information

Night work and shift work are regulated by the Working Hours Act.
If there are other reasons, these will be examined and longer working hours approved if necessary.