Temporary work in the construction industry
Who are temporary workers and what are the legal requirements for temporary work in the construction industry? temporary workers or contract workers are permanently employed with a personnel service provider , but work for a different company, namely a client company of the personnel service provider. You have changing assignments with different client companies. Temporary work in the construction industry is becoming increasingly popular due to the growing shortage of skilled workers in Germany. Many temporary workers are painters, drywallers, Tilers and Roofers from Poland. With the help of Polish tradespeople, staff shortages in the construction industry can be flexibly overcome through temporary work.
Many German construction companies use the temporary employment model to respond flexibly to market changes. Whether due to economic fluctuations, short-term staff shortages, or seasonal peaks in demand, temporary work—especially in the construction industry—offers an effective solution to bridge these staffing gaps.
Temporary employment in the construction industry - what is there to consider?
In the construction industry, the desire for flexible personnel deployment is even stronger than in any other sector. However, the employee leasing in the construction industry, there are very special rules that must be observed.
According to § 1b of the German Temporary Employment Act (AÜG), the assignment of workers by traditional temp agencies to core construction work is strictly prohibited. § 1b AÜG (hiring out of workers) is strictly prohibited.
Temporary work in the construction industry is only permitted if it takes place exclusively between companies within the construction trade . Furthermore, temporary employment under the AÜG is only allowed within five specific construction sectors: construction, roofing, demolition, scaffolding , gardening and landscaping. This means, for example, that only a scaffolding company may lend workers to another scaffolding company.
Temporary workers in the construction industry - challenges in practice
Temporary work in the construction industry faces numerous challenges, as temporary employment in the construction industry is only legally permitted under very strict conditions - in particular, because both the host company and the provider must be companies operating within the same construction sector.
Equal treatment principle
The principle of equal treatment in the construction industry can be deviated from in accordance with section 8 (2) AÜG by applying a collective agreement for temporary work - but only for a period of up to nine months. This allows the temporary employment agency to deploy staff flexibly and at short notice. In the construction industry, labour leasing must be carried out exclusively on an equal treatment basis. This means that the temporary employment agency must provide its employees with the same working conditions for the entire duration of the assignment.
AÜG in the construction industry - with us as your partner
Zeitarbeit International specialises in temporary employment in the construction industry. We place the best Roofers, We reliably and affordably provide you with top employees from Poland at fair prices, temporary workers and subcontractors, for construction trades from Poland and Eastern Europe for refurbishment, interior work, building construction and civil engineering, road construction or bridge building:
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- Drywall
- Scaffolder
- Tischler
- Plumber
- construction workers
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- Roofers
- Tilers
We are available to advise you on all legal issues relating to the supply of temporary workers in the construction industry. Together with you, we will draft employment and temporary employment contracts. Our experts will also advise you on individual questions regarding the application of collective bargaining and statutory regulations for the supply of temporary workers. Contact us and rely on our experience and competence.
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