Mindestpausen
Mindestpausen refers to the legally required breaks within work time or between work periods, intended to prevent fatigue and protect health and safety of workers. The concept is applied in many countries through national labor laws and sector-specific regulations, and is often reinforced by collective agreements.
In Germany, the primary framework is the Arbeitszeitgesetz (ArbZG). When daily working time exceeds six hours,
In the transport and logistics sector, as well as in other regulated industries, minimum breaks are often
Implementation rests with employers, who must schedule breaks and ensure compliance, and with employees, who are