Fire-fighter’s transfer to an office job was unlawful

In FuB v Stadt Halle (C-243/09), Mr FuB was a fire-fighter who worked more than 48 hours per week. Mr FuB told his employer that he wanted to work for a maximum of 48 hours per week. However, in accordance with German law – the employer transferred Mr FuB to an office job in the fire service control room - so that he could work for a maximum of 48 hours per week.

The ECJ held that the transfer was unlawful under the Working Time Directive. The transfer had deprived Mr FuB of his legal right to work for a maximum of 48 hours per week as a fire-fighter.

Also see FuB v Stadt Halle (C-429/09).