That is changing for employees and consumers
November 2022 has some changes in store for employees and consumers. In addition, new laws and regulations come into force. Among other things, energy suppliers are not allowed to Make more differences in the prices of basic services between new and existing customers.
From November 1, 2022: This will change for employees and consumers
Like almost every month, November 2022 brings some important changes for workers and consumers. In addition, some new laws come into force.
For example, in the case of mild respiratory diseases, sick leave can still be given by telephone until November 30, 2022. In addition, the ARD deletes the SD versions of four channels.
1. Equal basic supply prices for electricity and gas
From November 1st, energy suppliers will no longer be allowed to make any price differences between new and existing customers in the basic service. This applies both to customers who assert their special right of termination with the previous provider due to price increases and when the contract expires.
Background: If a provider goes bankrupt and can no longer supply its customers, they slip into the substitute supply of the basic supplier. the Federal Network Agency explained: “Since July 29, 2022, the prices of the replacement supply may be higher than those of the basic supply,” explains the Federal Network Agency.
2nd change in the law: ARD cuts four channels in November
From November 15, 2022, ARD will stamp the SD versions of the channels One, tagesschau24, phoenix and Arte. This applies to all those who receive the channels via Astra satellite. After the switch, the programs are now only available in HD.
In order to be able to continue to watch the channels, those affected need an appropriate receiver or an HD-capable television with the DVB-S2 standard. However, nothing changes for reception via antenna. The programs would be loud ARD continue to transfer as usual.
3. Sick pay for hospital attendants
If people with disabilities need an accompaniment for a hospital stay for medical reasons, the accompanying persons are entitled to sick pay for their time from November 1, 2022. That goes out of the new ones guidelines of the Joint Federal Committee of Health Insurance Funds and Physicians (G-BA).
The National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians explained: “Only patients who receive integration assistance according to Part 2 of SGB IX are entitled to be accompanied. As a rule, these are people with disabilities who already regularly have a need for accompaniment and support from a trusted reference person in everyday life”.
4. New Netflix subscription with ads
Netlfix introduces a new subscription model. From November 3rd, users of the streaming platform can book a “basic subscription with advertising”. Compared to the previous memberships, it is significantly cheaper at 4.99 euros. However, streamers have to accept advertising for this.
According to reports, Netflix wants to import advertising in about five minutes per hour. Anyone who opts for the new subscription model also has to accept a loss of quality and forego the download function. But the subscription costs three euros less per month than the normal basic tariff.
5. Telephone sick notes by the end of November 2022
Due to the current corona situation, patients with mild respiratory diseases can still get sick leave by telephone until November 30th. That has goes out of one decision of the Joint Federal Committee of Health Insurance Funds and Physicians (G-BA).
The aim of the measure is to avoid unnecessary chains of infection. In addition, a one-off extension of the sick leave for a further seven calendar days is possible by telephone. The G-BA explained: “Doctors in private practice must personally convince themselves of the patient’s condition by means of a detailed telephone survey”.
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