Contents
Basics of the employer's right of direction in the public sector
- Statutory and collectively agreed provisions and legal bases
- Content and limits of the right of direction
- Legal control
Directives and regulations in practice
- Instructions and regulations on working hours (duration, position, special forms of work)
- Orders and regulations regarding the place of work (transfer, secondment)
- Instructions and regulations on the type of work (implementation, assignment)
Directives and regulations in the context of grouping
- Interaction of management law and classification law
- Assignment of activities to be performed within the scope of the applicable pay grade
- Assignment of work that is suitable for people with disabilities
- Upgrades
- Regrouping and corrective regrouping
- Temporary transfer of higher-value activities
Right of direction and BEM
Directives and regulations on regulatory behavior
- Commandments and prohibitions in the employment relationship
- Admonition and warning
- Dealing with poor performance and underperformance
Recommendations for action in the event of non-compliance with the instruction
Recommendations for action in the event of ineffective instructions
Participation, co-determination and co-evaluation of interest representation
Current case law
Dealing with legal disputes
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
The training provides a practice-oriented overview of all relevant legal issues relating to the right to issue instructions in the public sector. Current decisions from case law are taken into account. Recommendations for action and practical tips help to prepare and implement directive decisions with legal certainty.
Methods
Lecture and discussion based on case studies, practical cases and current decisions; exchange of experience, recommendations for action and design tips for HR practice.
Recommended for
Administrative and HR manager as well as managers with personnel responsibility in public administration.
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Start dates and details

Friday, 05.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.