Leave, Overtime and Working Hours Administration

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Start Date

07/12/2026

End Date

11/12/2026

Category

Human Resources

Country

Berlin

Course Overview

Leave, overtime, and working hours are among the most error-prone and legally sensitive areas of HR administration. This program covers their correct handling under labour law and company policy.

Participants build the calculation and application skills needed to administer entitlements accurately, manage overtime correctly, and stay within working-hour limits.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

– Apply leave entitlement rules correctly
– Calculate and administer different leave types
– Manage overtime in line with the law
– Apply working-hour limits and rest periods
– Handle leave and overtime exceptions
– Maintain accurate entitlement records

Course Outline

1- Leave Types and Entitlements
2- Annual and Sick Leave Rules
3- Special and Unpaid Leave
4- Calculating Leave Balances
5- Leave Requests and Approvals
6- Overtime Rules and Calculation
7- Working-Hour Limits and Rest Periods
8- Public Holidays and Compensatory Time
9- Handling Exceptions
10- Record Keeping
11- Link to Payroll
12- Common Errors and Risks

Target Audience

HR and administrative staff responsible for leave, overtime, and working-hours administration.

Methodology

The program is calculation-focused, using worked examples and exercises. Participants practice leave and overtime calculations against policy and labour law across the week.

Conclusion

Participants leave able to administer leave, overtime, and working hours accurately and in compliance, reducing payroll and legal errors.

Daily Agenda

1 Day

Leave Types, Entitlements and Sick Leave

2 Day

Calculating Leave Balances and Managing Approvals

3 Day

Overtime Rules, Calculation and Working-Hour Limits

4 Day

Exceptions, Record Keeping and Payroll Link

5 Day

Common Errors, Risks and Calculation Practice