The transposition of a European Union directive into German law leads to a need for action for employers. The Verification Act (aptly called the "Paper Act" by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung) means that future employment contracts will have to be drafted differently than before—in any case, written information on work conditions must be provided by the employer. According to the new version of the law, violations of this obligation constitute an administrative offense and can result in a fine of up to 2,000 euros—approximately $1,994—per violation. In the future, the employer must additionally provide the following information:

• End of fixed term.
• Duration of probationary period, if agreed.
• Place of work and indication if freely selectable.
• Possibility of and conditions for ordering overtime.
• Remuneration for overtime.
• Amount of remuneration, separate information on remuneration components (for example, bonuses, overtime, allowances and premiums) as well as type of payment (regular transfer).
• Agreed rest breaks and rest periods, shift system, shift rhythm and conditions for shift changes.
• Work on call (work performance according to the workload; number of hours to be paid as a minimum; time frame of performance of work/work days/hours; notification period on the location of work time).
• Any training provided by the employer.
• Name and address of the pension provider (if occupational pension scheme exists).
• The procedure to be followed by employer and employee when...

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