Working on Sundays, public holidays and nights – what do you need to consider?

Working at weekends, on public holidays or even at night is normal in some sectors, such as catering or nursing. You must be paid for these special days and times (bonus). There is a legally regulated bonus for night work (=work between 11 pm and 6 am, for pastry shops/bakeries night work is from 10 pm to 5 am). If you are paid bonuses, this will also appear on your payslip.

Your employment contract (or collective agreement) states which bonuses are paid for overtime, work on Sundays and public holidays. If this is not in your employment contract, it may be in the collective agreement that applies to your work.