The specialist book "TVöD - TV-L" by Nomos provides a comprehensive and practical analysis of the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD) and the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L). In its 5th edition, all relevant legal changes and developments up to the TV-L 2023 bargaining round are taken into account. The author, Ernst Burger, an experienced labor law judge, explains the complex topics of collective bargaining law and presents the new pay tables. The book is particularly valuable for professionals dealing with the current legal framework in the public service. It offers numerous practical examples and templates that emphasize its utility and assist readers in applying the regulations. The detailed commentary on topics such as overtime calculation, vacation rights, and workplace co-determination makes this work an indispensable reference for anyone working in labor and social security law.