Head of the Chancellery Braun End of the home office obligation from July

Status: 16.06.2021 5:22 p.m.

In all likelihood, employers will no longer have to offer a home office from July. The corresponding obligation expires. The existing hygiene concepts at the workplace should, however, continue to be adhered to. Chancellery chief Helge Braun has announced an end to the home office obligation. Employers would no longer have to offer a home office from July. “The statutory home office obligation is part of the Infection Protection Act – better known as the ’emergency brake’ – and will expire at the end of June,” said Braun of the “Wirtschaftswoche”.

FAQ 04/22/2021

“Favorable situation”

The “Federal Emergency Brake”, which was only introduced in April provides that the federal government can enforce uniform corona protective measures in areas with incidence values ​​above 100. The Infection Protection Act is limited to June 30th. There had recently been talks within the federal government, in particular about an extension of the home office requirement. Braun has now confirmed, however, that the emergency brake will not be extended at this point in time because the situation is currently “favorable”.

Test offer in companies should remain

According to the Ministry of Labor, rules at the workplace are currently being discussed according to the home office obligation. It is only about “basic requirements” at the workplace such as contact reduction, the obligation to test offers and the obligation to hygiene concepts, according to a spokeswoman. Companies must therefore continue to offer employees in companies a corona test twice a week. This emerges from the draft of the new occupational health and safety ordinance of the Federal Ministry of Labor. “We will extend the amended occupational health and safety ordinance so that the protection of employees is in the foreground even when the incidence is falling,” said Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD). In view of the low corona incidences, however, the obligation to work from home can no longer be justified with occupational safety and is therefore no longer applicable. The SPD politician emphasized that a mixture of presence culture and home office would be “the new normal”. “And for that we need a binding legal framework,” stressed Heil.

06/13/2021

Braun: “New edition of the ’emergency brake’ possibly in autumn”

Chancellery chief Braun said of a possible new edition of the “Federal Emergency Brake” that this would depend on the vaccination rate, the effect of the vaccines and the possible spread of further virus mutations in the autumn. “If the numbers went up again, then you would have to decide quickly.” At the moment there is no reason to extend the “federal emergency brake”.

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You should not use a cotton swab to clean your ears. Photo source: Internet Many people have a habit of using cotton swabs to get earwax, but this is a habit that experts recommend not to follow. Cotton swabs can puncture eardrums, ear infections, and even hearing loss. Soak in soapy water Soaking in a tub of water full of fragrant soap can be tempting after a long tiring day, but it can cause skin irritation or a vaginal yeast infection. Fragrances and bleaches in the shower gel can wash away the oil that protects the vagina and disturbs the skin’s pH. Douching Experts recommend that you absolutely should not douche at home, as this habit can upset the balance of vaginal pH and wash away beneficial bacteria, leading to vaginal infections. The chemicals in douche products can even cause endocrine disruptors, increasing the risk of chronic diseases and causing fertility problems. Bathe too many times a day Bathing is one of the most basic ways of personal hygiene, but did you know that bathing too much is just as harmful as not bathing all week? This is the conclusion of epidemiologists from Columbia University. Accordingly, too much bath will make your skin dry, easily cracked, thereby making it easier for bacteria to enter the body and create very unpleasant diseases. Experts said that the frequency of bathing during the day should not be more than 1 time. Use 1 pillow for a long time Pillows – whether stuffed or feathers – are paradise for dust mites and mold after a period of use. If we repeatedly use the same pillow without washing or replacing it, they can reach our face, causing a lot of irritating problems such as itchiness, dermatitis, allergies. Overly dirty pillows are also one of the most common causes of skin problems, and even respiratory damage. So if possible, wash pillows once a week, or at most 2 weeks. Wash your face with cake soap Some people mistakenly believe that soap can be used to wash on all parts of the body, including the face. But actually, facial skin is very different from the rest of the body. In fact, baking soap can clog your pores, and make acne worse. Besides, the soap itself is not designed for facial skin either, which can disrupt pH and destroy the protective layer on our facial skin. So remember, the new facial cleanser is what is allowed to be used on your “front” skin only.