Germany Records Historic Low in Overtime Hours

New data reveals a significant decline in both paid and unpaid overtime, with shifts in employment trends reshaping the labor market.

Overtime hours in Germany have fallen to their lowest levels, with workers averaging 3.3 paid and 3.9 unpaid overtime hours in Q3 2024.
Since the pandemic, overtime per worker has dropped by over a third, attributed to changes in employment structures and work arrangements like flexible schedules and time-off compensation systems.
The labor market shows a growing divide, with 100,000 fewer full-time jobs and 200,000 more part-time roles compared to last year.
The number of workers holding second jobs has risen by 1.2%, with nearly one in nine employees now engaged in additional employment.
Industrial sectors face challenges, including job cuts and increased short-time work, while sectors like education, healthcare, and social services experience growth.