das Arbeitszeitgesetz, -e

The German word Arbeitszeitgesetz is a compound noun made up of three parts:

• Arbeitszeit: "Arbeits" (work) + "Zeit" (time) = "working time" or "hours of work"
• Gesetz: means "law"

So, Arbeitszeitgesetz means "Working Hours Law", referring to the legal regulations governing working hours, rest periods, and breaks in Germany.

Similar words:

• Arbeitsgesetz – labor/work law (broader term covering various employment laws)
• Tarifvertrag – collective agreement (about working conditions and pay, including working hours)
• Betriebsvereinbarung – company agreement (can include rules about work times)

Difference:

• Arbeitszeitgesetz specifically focuses on regulating the amount and scheduling of working hours by law, whereas the other terms cover broader or specific employment conditions and agreements beyond just working time.