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Rights and obligations of the works council in labor and works constitution law

Practical knowledge for daily work

This training is held in German.
Due to the strict regulation of labor and works constitution law, Employees are exposed to a veritable jungle of paragraphs. As a works council member, you are involved in decisions relevant to employment law at many different points. What needs to be considered in practice? What are the tasks, rights and responsibilities of the works council? How can cooperation with the employer be organized? By taking part in this training , you will gain comprehensive basic knowledge to help you navigate the world of employment law in your role as a works council member.

Contents

Fundamentals of labor law

  • Important regulations and definitions such as hierarchy of legal bases, collective agreement, works agreement, company practice, specialty and replacement principle.
  • What is employment law and how does it differ from works constitution law? Difference between individual and collective labor law.
  • What needs to be considered when initiating a contract?
  • External and internal job advertisements and the General Equal Treatment Act.
  • Recruitment interviews and participation rights.
  • Form employment contract clauses and AGG control.
  • Topics during the ongoing employment relationship such as the primary and secondary obligations of employees and the employer, right of direction, continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness, vacation law.
  • Overview of the termination of an employment relationship.

Organization of the works council

  • Typical rights and duties of the works council and the chairperson.
  • The work of the works council as a democratic body: invitation and decision-making in the works council meeting, typical mistakes.
  • Legal status of works council members.

Participation rights of the works council

  • When and how should the works council be involved? Overview of information, consultation, advisory, veto and genuine co-determination rights and their application in individual cases.
  • The principle of cooperation based on trust.

What happens in the event of an agreement or conflict?

  • Company agreement or regulatory agreement? What makes sense when?
  • What should be considered when concluding works agreements?
  • When is the labor court responsible? What is the role of the legal claims office?
  • When is the conciliation committee responsible? When and how can it be called upon?

In employment law, a week is a long time: a concise and comprehensible overview of current, hotly debated topics

  • Mobile work.
  • Changes in working time law.
  • Whistleblower Protection Act.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • This training provides you with a systematic overview of labor and works constitution law.
  • You will learn about your duties and rights as a works council member.
  • You will receive comprehensible and well-founded specialist knowledge.
  • With this practical knowledge, you will gain concrete tools to help you recognize opportunities and risks, weigh them up and make the right decisions.
  • You can also take part in well-founded discussions on current employment law topics.

Methods

Lecture, discussion and case studies. Practical exercises ensure the transfer to everyday working life.

Recommended for

Works council members, deputy chairpersons and works council chairpersons as well as qualified Employees who wish to obtain an up-to-date overview of labor and works constitution law.

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