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This training is held in German.
In this training , you will "immerse yourself" in works constitution law. We provide you with basic legal knowledge in a practical way, which is essential for successful cooperation with the works council. You will gain an overview of the work and participation rights of the works council. Participation in personnel planning, personnel questionnaires, recruitment, grouping, regrouping, transfer and dismissal will be taught in detail.
Contents
Structure and principles of the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)
The right works council structure
- Who is responsible? The local works council, the general works council or the group works council?
- Company, enterprise, group.
Rights, duties and costs of the works council
- Duty to deregister, consultation hours, leave of absence, material and personnel resources, special protective rights, exclusion of a works council member from the works council.
- Equipment of the works council.
- Works council activities and working time.
- Remuneration of the released works council.
Training entitlement of the works council
- Basic and advanced training.
- Principle of necessity.
- Procedure.
The organization of the works council
- Bodies, committees and management, decision-making, works meeting.
Overview of participation rights
Participation in general personnel matters
- Personnel planning, job advertisements, selection guidelines, in each case in compliance with the AGG.
Participation rights in recruitment, classification, reclassification and transfer
- Information obligations of the employer.
- Reasons for refusing consent and urgent measures.
- Reaction options of the employer.
Consultation of the works council prior to dismissals, involvement in the dismissal of works council members
- Duty to inform, reaction options of the works council and consequences of an objection.
- Approval requirement for intended termination of works council members.
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
Works council members are generally very well trained. This training provides you with a systematic overview of the basic rights of the works council from the employer's perspective. You will learn how to properly involve the works council in personnel matters.
At this training event , we will certify time hours according to § 15 FAO on request.
Methods
In-person events
Lecture and discussion, case studies, small group work. Practical exercises ensure the transfer to everyday working life.
Live online events
Lecture and discussion, case studies, small group work. Practical exercises and checklists ensure the transfer to everyday working life.
Recommended for
Managing directors, HR manager, executives, HR business partners and qualified employees who have dealings with the works council and need to obtain an up-to-date overview.
Further recommendations for "Works Constitution Law I for Employers"
Seminar evaluation for "Works constitution law I for employers"
4.7 from 5
with 270 ratings
training content:
4.6
Content comprehensibility:
4.7
Practical relevance:
4.6
Trainer expertise:
4.9
Participant orientation:
4.8
Method variety:
4.4
On-site training together
Booking number
36661
36661
€ 1.790,-
plus VAT
3 days
in 8 locations
8 Events
German
Joint online training
Start dates and details
23.07.2025
Munich
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Wednesday, 23.07.2025
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 24.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 25.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
11.08.2025
Live-Online
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
3 days
Monday, 11.08.2025
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 12.08.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 13.08.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
15.09.2025
Wiesbaden
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Monday, 15.09.2025
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 16.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 17.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
04.11.2025
Live-Online
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
3 days
Tuesday, 04.11.2025
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 05.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 06.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
03.12.2025
Berlin
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Wednesday, 03.12.2025
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 04.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 05.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
27.01.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
3 days
Tuesday, 27.01.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 28.01.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 29.01.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
02.03.2026
Düsseldorf
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Monday, 02.03.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 03.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 04.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
15.04.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
3 days
Wednesday, 15.04.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 16.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 17.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
04.05.2026
Stuttgart
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Monday, 04.05.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 05.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 06.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
17.06.2026
Hamburg
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Wednesday, 17.06.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 18.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 19.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
23.06.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
3 days
Tuesday, 23.06.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 24.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 25.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
13.07.2026
Munich
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Monday, 13.07.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 14.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 15.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
19.08.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
Days & Times
3 days
Wednesday, 19.08.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 20.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 21.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
16.09.2026
Frankfurt a. M.
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
3 days
Wednesday, 16.09.2026
09:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 17.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 18.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Training is guaranteed to take placeThe next booking ensures this course will take place
Booking number:
36661
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Details
3 days
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Booking number:
32521
€ 1.790,- plus VAT.
€ 2,130.10 incl. VAT.
Details
3 days
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