Archive · Originally published 2021-10-22
Editorially revised on 8 November 2026. This page records an earlier topic; follow the current guide below for present-day advice.
The issue
The Federal Labour Court’s judgment of 15 October 2021, 6 AZR 253/19, concerned overtime supplements under the collective arrangements applicable to a part-time nurse. The employee’s appeal was dismissed under the rules assessed in that case.
How to read this today
The result must not be presented as a universal rule excluding discrimination whenever part-time staff receive no supplement below full-time hours. Subsequent European and German case law and the precise collective wording must be checked for a current claim.
Practical context
For a current matter, identify the relevant date, the applicable documents and the outcome sought before relying on an earlier summary.