Black ice: rights and obligations if you are late for work due to weather conditions

Black ice: rights and obligations if you are late for work due to weather conditions

According to a report by www.n-tv.de,

When there is black ice or snow, getting to work can be a real challenge. What should employees know – even in the event of an accident on the way to work?

The law states that the right to work from home is not automatically granted in the event of snowfall or ice. The decision to work from home must be agreed with the employer. If you are late for work due to black ice or snow, the delay can be made up if flexible working hours apply. Otherwise there will be no compensation for the lost time. A warning due to delay can also be issued.

In the event of accidents on the direct route between home and work, employees are insured through professional associations and accident insurance companies. However, statutory accident insurance only covers damage to health and not damage to property.

In the event of an accident on the way to the road, you will need to contact doctors who are specialists and who will coordinate the further course of treatment.

The impact on the labor market could mean companies adopting more work-from-home arrangements to prevent accidents due to slippery conditions. Additionally, delays due to weather conditions could result in lost productivity. Employees can have insurance coverage for accidents on the way to work, but they should be aware of limited coverage for property damage. This could lead to employees increasingly switching to public transport in order to minimize the risk of accidents.

Market conditions could therefore change such that more flexible working arrangements and alternative transport options are increasingly used. This could in turn impact ticket sales and public transport use.