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The internet suggests that in Germany it is up to the employer when employee holidays are taken. For example, if the business wants to shutdown over Christmas,
by randomdata 9y ago
The internet suggests that in Germany it is up to the employer when employee holidays are taken. For example, if the business wants to shutdown over Christmas, it is well within its rights of that business to have its employees take holidays at this time. The minimum number of holiday days must be taken by the employees over the course of the year, but when the employer says it is acceptable to. As such, there seems to be nothing stopping them from allowing no more than two weeks at a time, just like the business in question here.
Is this information outdated/incorrect?
- carlmr 9y agoI don't think it's incorrect, but from my experience it applies more to factory jobs. They'll have a 2 week shutdown in summer, and a 1-2 week shutdown over Christmas. Everybody has to take vacation then, which sucks in terms of traffic and flight prices. My employer does officially close on some days on Christmas, but you are allowed to work from home (if you have a job where home office is possible).