Contents
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.
Learning environment
Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.
Your benefit
You will receive
- an in-depth, systematic presentation of the provisions of works constitution law,
- a reference to relevant current decisions and new legislative projects,
- valuable tips and ideas for your day-to-day work.
Step by step, you will learn how you can build constructive cooperation between the parties in the company. Specific examples will show you how you can successfully invoke each other's rights and rules of trust-based cooperation. This training gives you the opportunity to individually improve cooperation between the works council and management for the benefit of the company. Many examples from everyday working life will help you to represent your interests prudently but effectively.
Methods
Practice-oriented training, discussion and dialog.
Recommended for
Specialists and managers in the HR department, decision makers and other Employees in management positions, works council members, works council chairpersons and their deputies.
Seminar evaluation for "A strong company through cooperation between employer and works council"







Start dates and details

Thursday, 21.08.2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 22.08.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, 11.02.2026
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 12.02.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.