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Works Council
48 published works
Littler Publications, Press, and Events
Mistakes in Works Council Consultation Prior to Termination in Germany: Serious But Avoidable Consequences
Mistakes in Works Council Consultation Prior to Termination in Germany: Serious But Avoidable Consequences Employers in Germany may be able to thoroughly prepare for a termination from an employment-law perspective.…
Verfassungsblog
Mitbestimmung in der Ortlosigkeit
Der Betriebsbegriff des Betriebsverfassungsgesetzes (BetrVG) steht unter Druck. Das zeigen exemplarisch drei Beschlüsse des BAG aus dem Januar und die Diskussionsthemen der arbeitsrechtlichen Abteilung des 75. Deutschen Juristentags (DJT) im…
Global Workplace Insider
Befristetes Arbeitsverhältnis eines Betriebsratsmitglieds
By Claudia Posluschny, Frank Weberndörfer
Benachteiligt ein Arbeitgeber ein befristet beschäftigtes Betriebsratsmitglied, indem er wegen dessen Betriebsratstätigkeit den Abschluss eines unbefristeten Folgevertrags ablehnt, hat das Betriebsratsmitglied als Schadensersatz einen Anspruch auf Abschluss des Folgevertrags. Sachverhalt…
Global Workplace Insider
Fixed‑term employment relationship of a works council member
By Claudia Posluschny, Frank Weberndörfer
If an employer refuses to conclude an indefinite follow‑on contract with a fixed term employee because of the employee’s works council activities, the works council member is entitled, where discrimination…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
German Federal Labor Court: No Works Councils for Mere Delivery Zones
By By: Tatjana Serbina, LL.M. (London)
The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern workplace—with matrix structures, platform work, and home office arrangements—raises questions of who is entitled to vote, and…
Global Workplace Insider
Revision of the European Works Council Directive: more rights and obligations for EWCs
By Wijnand Blom
On 9 October 2025, the European Parliament approved a major revision of the EWC Directive, introducing significant changes to how European Works Councils are established and operate. Member States must…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Works Council Initiators Not Protected in First Six Months of Employment, LAG Munich Rules
By By: Tatjana Serbina, LL.M. (London)
Quick Hits The Munich Regional Labor Court (LAG Munich) ruled that employees who take steps to establish a works council within the first six months of employment are not entitled…
Global Workplace Insider
Changes to holiday pay entitlement based on an overall commitment requires co-determination by the works council
By Claudia Posluschny, Frank Weberndörfer
If the employer changes the existing remuneration principles in the company in breach of the works council's right of co-determination pursuant to Section 87 (1) No. 10 BetrVG, the affected…
Employment Law Worldview
Does permitting the use of AI in employment call the works council into action? Not necessarily, says the German Labour Court
The use of ChatGPT and its peers to make work easier and faster - whether permitted, tolerated or prohibited - is already part of everyday working life in many companies.…
Global Workplace Insider
Remuneration of works councils: Liability trap for HR managers
By Claudia Posluschny, Frank Weberndörfer
The remuneration of employee representatives on works councils is intended to save employers money and at the same time ensure cooperation based on trust. In a recent decision, the German…