Remote Work Policy

01

Working Hours (Arbeitszeitgesetz)

Legal requirement: German Working Hours Act limits regular hours to 8h/day (max 10h with compensation). Minimum 11h rest between shifts. Sunday and public holiday work requires approval.
Core Hours
Flexible Window
Time Tracking Policy
02

Timezone Expectations

Primary Timezone
Accepted Timezone Range
Cross-Timezone Meeting Rules
03

Equipment Allowance

One-time Setup Allowance Monthly Internet Subsidy Monthly Home Office Allowance Ergonomic Chair / Desk Budget Monitor / Peripherals Coworking Space Allowance / Mo
04

Communication Norms

Async-First Guidelines
Response Time Expectations
Tools & Platforms
05

Home Office Requirements

Arbeitsstättenverordnung: Employer must ensure adequate working conditions even for home offices including proper workspace, lighting, and ergonomics.
Dedicated workspace / separate room
Stable internet connection (min. 50 Mbps)
Ergonomic desk and chair
Adequate lighting
Company-provided laptop with security software
VPN access for company resources
Lockable storage for confidential documents
06

Data Protection at Home (DSGVO)

DSGVO / GDPR: Remote workers must comply with data protection regulations. Company data must not be accessible to household members or visitors.
Screen lock when away from workstation
No company data on personal devices
Encrypted hard drive on work laptop
Shredding of printed confidential documents
Secure Wi-Fi (WPA3/WPA2, no public networks for work)
2FA enabled on all work accounts
Annual data protection training completed
Additional Data Protection Notes