USAFEI36-723 governs implementation of the Collective Tariff Agreement and overt tariff employment conditions for labor in Germany.
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It covers employment contracts, medical examinations, probationary periods, working hours, overtime, leave, holidays, termination, and other employment provisions. Compliance is mandatory, and the instruction prescribes several USAFE forms for civilian personnel administration.
Applies to: The instruction applies to all civilian employees of US Forces and DoD elements in Germany who are administered by a USAFE Civilian Personnel Flight (CPF), and whose employment conditions are regulated by the CTA II or an individual employment agreement related thereto.
Overtariff conditions are either for mandatory application or optional use as prescribed in the appropriate chapter.
Unless specified otherwise, authority for approval of optional conditions will rest with the Air Force commander delegated authority for civilian personnel administration (AFI 36-102/USAFE Supplement 1, Basic Authority and Responsibility for Civilian Personnel), herein after referred to as the responsible installation commander.
Make decisions by applying the principle of equal treatment for employees who are in a comparable situation and qualify under the same requirements.
Civilian Personnel Offices (CPO) will promptly inform International Personnel (HQ USAFE/DPCI) of problems encountered or anticipated in the application of negotiated employment conditions or implementing instructions contained in this instruction to avoid interpretations that are in conflict with the original intent.
In particular, this will apply when management actions based on CTA II or this instruction are challenged in litigations before German labor courts.