A strong company through cooperation between employer and works council

Cooperation based on trust: the legal basis

• The aim of the cooperation between the employer and the works council.
• Legal requirements for trustful cooperation.
• These are the rights and obligations of the works council.
• An ongoing topic: BR training.

Team understanding and fairness

• The key to successful cooperation for the benefit of the company.
• Passing on information: Making targeted use of possibilities and opportunities.
• Key factors for good cooperation.

Successful integration of external consultants

• When and how should external consultants be involved?
• Risks and benefits of external advice.
• Requirement profile of optimal consultants.

Strategies for successful cooperation

• The works council as advisor to the employer.
• Flexibilization of working time as a task for both company parties.
• Finding balanced solutions with the help of laws and commentaries.
• Compliance with data protection.
• Compliance in the company - What does the works council have to do with it?
• Formulate company agreements in a practical way.

Last resort of conflict resolution under works constitution law

• Arbitration board, resolution and criminal proceedings.
• Recognize and prevent unacceptable behavior.
• How do we deal with violations of co-determination and information rights?
• The right to injunctive relief under works constitution law.