The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally requested that the new Labour Minister Alexander Schweitzer maintain stability in wage‑related costs and safeguard the minijob system. The association also demands that part‑time retirement arrangements remain intact. In addition, the HDE is calling for a reform of the Working Hours Act and has rejected a compulsory electronic time‑keeping system.
German Trade Association Demands Stability for Minijobs and Part‑Time Retirees
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has urged the new Labour Minister Alexander Schweitzer to preserve minijobs and part‑time retirement schemes, while calling for reforms to the Working Hours Act and opposing mandatory electronic time‑keeping.