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Report short-time work to the Employment Agency

Employers must notify the relevant Employment Agency of any planned short-time work before implementing it. Notification must be submitted no later than the last day of the month in which the short-time work begins.

Processing: approx. 1 weeks
Online application possibleSuccess rate: 88.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Reach a company-wide agreement on reduced work hours

    Consent of the employees or a company agreement.

  2. 2

    Submit a report online

    Through the Federal Employment Agency's online employer service.

  3. 3

    Submit monthly KUG claims

    Apply for short-time work benefits separately for each pay period.

Required documents

  • Company agreement or written consentMandatory
  • Payroll for the month in question

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 1 weeks

Official: max. approx. 1 weeks

Online application

Online possible – at the responsible authority

Common mistakes

  • • Notification after the start of reduced working hours
  • • Works council not involved (if applicable)

Common reasons for rejection

  • • Notice received after the start of short-time work
  • • No company agreement

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Employers who wish to implement short-time work in the event of a temporary, significant loss of work.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks

Success rate

approx. 88.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • •Notification after the start of reduced working hours
  • •Works council not involved (if applicable)

Common reasons for rejection

  • •Notice received after the start of short-time work
  • •No company agreement

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Questions & Answers

When is the deadline for submitting the report?▼

No later than the last day of the month in which the reduced working hours begin.

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