German Labour Law Bars Internal Job Applications as Working Time

internal job application working time German labour law Nathalie Oberthür DAV

German employment law expert Nathalie Oberthür clarifies that drafting a job application, even for a vacancy advertised within the same company, is not regarded as working time. Employees must prepare their applications outside of working hours, regardless of whether the position is internal or external. Oberthür, chair of the labour‑law committee of the German Bar Association (DAV), emphasizes that the rule applies uniformly and does not change based on the employer’s benefit from a successful internal hire.

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German Bar Association (DAV) · Nathalie Oberthür

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[● 4 SOURCES] The rule applies irrespective of whether the application is internal or external. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 4 SOURCES] Writing a job application is not considered working time under German law. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de
[● 4 SOURCES] Nathalie Oberthür is chair of the labour law committee at the German Bar Association (DAV). www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de

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Interne Bewerbung in der Arbeitszeit schreiben - erlaubt? [www.kurierverlag.de]

30 days ago

Interne Bewerbung in der Arbeitszeit schreiben - erlaubt? [www.fehmarn24.de]

30 days ago

Interne Bewerbung in der Arbeitszeit schreiben - erlaubt? [www.op-online.de]

30 days ago

Ausschreibung in der Firma: Interne Bewerbung in der Arbeitszeit schreiben - erlaubt? [www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de]

30 days ago