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Table 6 Example for determining the full-time worker reference value

From: A correction procedure for the working hours variable in the IAB employee history

 

Full-time worker reference value (2011) DGUV

Corrected version

Calendar days

365

365

 Saturdays/Sundays

105

105

 Public holidays

8.5

8.5

Potential working days

251.5

251.5

 Annual leave and other release times

30.7

30.7

 Sick leave in calendar days

16.6

 

 Sick leave in working days

 

9.5

Working days (1)

204.2

209.4

Weekly working hours (2)

39

39

Yearly working hours in full time

[Weekly working hours/5 * Working days]

1592.8

1633.3

Results in rounded full-time worker reference value

1590

1630

  1. Calculations according to the calculation scheme of the German Social Accident Insurance for the year 2011.
  2. Source: DGUV, (2014), Lehner and Ruppert, (2009) and own calculations.