lifestyle hours
Merz Cuts Lifestyle Hours, Trims Part-Time Costs 30%
In 2024 the Merz government proposal limits lifestyle work to 35% of a full-time schedule, cutting part-time costs by roughly a third for firms that comply. The rule forces companies to formalise flexible contracts within 90 days or face fines, prompting a shift from 30-70% of full-time hours to a