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Changes to May 1: cigarette ban, minimum wage, package postage and new holiday - that will be different

2020-04-25T17:59:46.151Z


As of May 1, 2020 there are some changes and laws in Germany. Here is an overview so that consumers do not lose track


As of May 1, 2020 there are some changes and laws in Germany. Here is an overview so that consumers do not lose track

Because of the corona virus crisis *, there have been constant changes lately - hardly a day has passed without new laws. But there are not only changes with regard to Corona, but also new regulations that affect people's everyday lives, as RUHR24.de * reports.

As of May 1, consumers will be faced with a few changes and laws that affect, among other things, the minimum wage and postage for packages *. For example, Deutsche Post has to reduce the cost of postage again and the minimum wage is adjusted - but only for certain professional groups. 

And that's not all. There is also a change for smokers and some people can look forward to an additional holiday. Overall, the innovations are in favor of the consumer. 

* RUHR24.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

Source: merkur

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