Aushangpflicht

Aushangpflicht refers to a legal obligation in German labor law that requires employers to publicly display certain notices at the workplace. The purpose is to ensure that employees have immediate access to information about their rights, working conditions, and safety requirements. The obligation applies in workplaces where employees have access to the posted notices and, in many cases, at all company sites where staff work.

The exact items that must be posted depend on applicable laws and the size and sector of the business. Typical examples of required notices include information about the current minimum wage and how it applies to employees, rules on working hours and rest breaks, and health and safety information. In addition, notices related to youth employment protection for under-18 workers, procedures for emergencies, and contact details for employee representatives such as the works council are often required. Some postings also provide information on where to obtain further guidance or who to contact for complaints or questions.

Practical aspects include that notices must be legible, written in the language understood by the workforce (often German, with translations when significant numbers of employees require them), and kept up to date. If information changes, the updated poster should replace the old one promptly. Non-compliance can attract administrative penalties depending on the applicable statute and enforcement authorities.

Overall, the Aushangpflicht is a basic information duty that supports transparency in the employer–employee relationship and helps employees exercise their statutory rights.