Correspondence course

Distance learning course in labor law

Make your HR work legally compliant

This distance learning course is held in German.
The distance learning course in employment law provides you with the legal expertise you need for your day-to-day work in a practical way and with many comprehensible examples - always up to date with the latest legislation. You will be able to draft employment contracts with legal certainty and know the rights and obligations of employers and employees. You will know what to bear in mind when terminating employment, concluding a collective agreement and working with the works council. You will increase your attractiveness as an employer through detailed knowledge of company pension schemes. You learn flexibly, regardless of location and adapt the pace of learning to your individual needs. The 9 learning units contain extensive specialist knowledge, exercises, online tests as well as reflection and transfer tasks. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and have the opportunity to take an additional e-exam with a graded certificate. You will also receive 6 months free access to Haufe Personal Office Standard.

The distance learning course "Labor Law" has been tested and approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7368320.

 

 

Technical management

Prof. Dr. Frank Maschmann and Christoph Gross have designed this distance learning course for you. It conveys everything you need to know for the correct practical application of employment law in a compact and practice-oriented form.
Learning unit
Establishment of the employment relationship
Establishment of the employment relationship

Author: Dr. Axel C. Buchenroth

  • Fundamentals of labor law.
  • Who is an employee?
  • Form and content of the employment contract: drafting employment contracts securely.
  • Effects of the AGG when establishing the employment relationship.
  • Terms and conditions -Control of employment contracts.
  • Agree effective non-compete clauses.
Learning unit
Rights and obligations in the existing employment relationship
Rights and obligations in the existing employment relationship

Author: Dr. Axel C. Buchenroth

  • Obligations of employees and the employer.
  • Employees' rights and their limits.
  • Equal treatment.
  • Right of direction.
  • Duty of care.
  • Employment obligation.
  • Continued remuneration, sickness, vacation.
  • Working Hours Act.
  • Certificate entitlement.
  • Effects of the AGG on existing employment relationships.
Learning unit
Fixed-term, part-time, parental leave
Fixed-term, part-time, parental leave

Author: Dr. Axel C. Buchenroth

  • Legally compliant fixed-term employment contracts: Requirements, regulations for older employees, extension of a fixed term.
  • Formal requirements: Duty to inform and the employer's right to ask questions.
  • Requirements for entitlement to part-time work.
  • On what grounds can the employer refuse part-time work?
  • Parental leave and maternity leave: eligibility, duration, extension and reduction.
  • Entitlement to part-time work during parental leave.
Learning unit
Terminate employment relationships with legal certainty
Terminate employment relationships with legal certainty

Author: Christian Kuhn-Régnier

  • Protection against dismissal and notice periods.
  • Correct warnings: Preparing and issuing notices of termination.
  • Receipt and proof of termination.
  • Dismissal for operational reasons, for behavioral reasons, for personal reasons and without notice.
  • Termination by the employee.
  • Termination agreement / settlement agreement: form, content, legal consequences, negotiation tips.
  • Tips for the employer in unfair dismissal proceedings.
E-learning
Conflict management
Conflict management

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Learning unit
Protection of special persons in the company
Protection of special persons in the company

Author: Reinhard Engshuber

  • Maternity protection: reporting and notification obligations, employment bans, maternity protection pay.
  • Parental leave: Secondary employment, job protection.
  • What must be observed when employing severely disabled persons?
  • Employees on care leave.
  • Works councils.
  • The vocational training relationship.
  • Young people.
  • Home Workers Act.
  • Special features of the termination of members of works constitution bodies.
Learning unit
Company pension scheme
Company pension scheme

Author: Dr. Werner Mayerhofer

  • Labor law principles and special features.
  • Special features of deferred compensation.
  • Tax treatment - use state subsidies.
  • Social security basics.
  • Personnel work in the area of conflict between information and liability.
  • Practical implementation and special cases.
Learning unit
Works constitution law and works agreements
Works constitution law and works agreements

Author: Bernhard Steuerer

  • Structure of the works constitution.
  • Basic concepts of the BetrVG.
  • Participation and involvement rights of the works council.
  • Works Council and individual personnel measures.
  • Costs of the works council.
  • Typical company agreements from practice.
Learning unit
Collective bargaining and labor dispute law
Collective bargaining and labor dispute law

Author: Prof. Dr. Frank Maschmann

  • Collective bargaining law: contracting parties, regulable content, effect of collective agreements.
  • Conclusion and termination of a collective agreement.
  • Company and association collective agreements.
  • Basics of labor dispute law.
  • Lawful and unlawful industrial action.
Learning unit
Creative personnel deployment
Creative personnel deployment

Author: Dr. Axel C. Buchenroth

  • Outsourcing: Legal and strategic principles.
  • Legally secure transfer of business in accordance with § 613a.
  • Operational change in practice.
  • Staff adjustment: When can you give notice for operational reasons?
  • Company acquisition and labor law implications.
  • Temporary work and employee leasing.
Online seminars
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
  • training training for the course unit "Fixed-term, part-time, parental leave"
  • training training for the learning unit "Works Constitution Law & Works Agreements"
Additional content
Benefit from additional content
Benefit from additional content

Get certified!

You can complete the distance learning course with the e-exam "Certified Expert in Employment Law". Further information can be found in the "Distance learning course certified expert in employment law" (30350).

Note on your personal learning environment

In your personal online learning environment , all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. At the same time, you will also find useful work aids, interactive learning checks, additional products for your course and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months . If required, we will be happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months.

If you click on "Start free demo" above the start dates on this page, you will get a first insight into our learning environment.

Your benefit

  • They know the opportunities and risks of employment law.
  • You draw up legally compliant employment contracts.
  • You carry out terminations correctly.
  • They know the rights and obligations of employees and employers.
  • They provide legally secure fixed-term employment contracts.
  • You know the special features of part-time work and parental leave.
  • You provide special people with the necessary protection in your company.
  • They organize the work of the works council in accordance with current legislation.
  • They conclude collective agreements and know the basics of labor dispute law.

Learn how you want

Online: You will have access to the interactive online learning units at the start of the distance learning course.

Digital: Download PDFs if you want to learn digitally but offline.

Classic: You will receive all learning units as printed documents no later than seven days after the start date.

 

 

 

Recommended for

  • HR administrators, personnel officers and HR manager.
  • Managers with personnel responsibility from all areas.
  • Works and staff councils.
  • Lateral and newcomers as well as anyone interested in acquiring sound knowledge in the field of labor law systematically and flexibly.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie :
Flexible further education – when and where you want!

Haufe Akademie 's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie :
Flexible further education – when and where you want!

Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Learning community

In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Further recommendations for "Distance learning course in labor law"

Attendees comments

"I was impressed by the distance learning course on employment law! The practical relevance and the many examples are incredibly strong, which is particularly helpful for implementation in everyday working life! A highly recommended distance learning course!"

Nicole Albrecht
FÜR SIE Handelsgenossenschaft eG, Cologne

The distance learning course in employment law is very practical and well structured. The topics were explained in detail and supported with good examples.

Jessica Nogger
RoodMicrotec GmbH, Nördlingen

I liked the distance learning course in employment law very much because I was able to organize my learning time freely and was therefore not under time pressure. This meant that I was always able to combine work and further education.

Ramona Schlimbach
German Aerospace Center, Cologne

"Very informative and very well prepared, both in terms of structure and content."

Christoph Schügerl
Berlin

"What I liked best was that I was able to set my own learning pace and that I now have a comprehensive reference book for practical use."

Marion Blicke
Joint municipality of Elbmarsch, Marschacht

Seminar evaluation for "Distance learning course in employment law"

4.6 from 5
with 75 ratings
training content:
4.3
Content comprehensibility:
4.1
Practical relevance:
4.3
Trainer expertise:
5
Participant orientation:
4.9
Method variety:
4.5
Digital learning for individuals
Booking number
3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT
approx. 100 hours
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approx. 100 hours
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Distance learning course certified Expert:in for labor law

This distance learning course is available with a certificate!

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01.06.2025
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
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approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

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€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
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01.07.2025
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
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approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

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01.08.2025
Booking number: 3900
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€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
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approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

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01.09.2025
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

01.10.2025
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

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01.11.2025
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
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01.12.2025
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

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01.01.2026
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

01.02.2026
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

01.03.2026
Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

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Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

Booking number: 3900
€ 2.190,- plus VAT.
€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 730.00 plus VAT.
€ 868.70 incl. VAT.
 

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

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Distance learning courses in employment law – practical training with online seminars from Haufe Akademie

In times of New Work, strict data privacy and digitalization, the application of employment law is also becoming increasingly complex. Employees in personnel management and recruiting face new challenges every day and are dependent on up-to-date know-how. Distance learning courses in employment law from the Haufe Akademie give all participants a decisive knowledge advantage in a practical, flexible and location-independent manner.

Online course in employment law is more flexible than distance learning

The distance learning course in labor law of Haufe Akademie offers you many advantages over a university degree. First of all, no university admission is required to attend one of our online employment law seminars. Our courses are open to anyone who wants to pursue individual, practical-focused further education in the field of employment law, but doesn't necessarily want to invest many months in a master's or bachelor's degree. With our web-based continuing education program, you can rely on in-depth, proven expertise.

In our distance learning course in employment law, knowledge is taught at university level and the courses are designed with an academic background. However, in contrast to a distance learning course in employment law, you are even more flexible with our range of seminars and can organize your time individually. This makes it easy to continue your education alongside your job. You can access the course content whenever you want to take the time. The online courses also mean that you are not tied to a fixed training location.

Online seminars in employment law with certification in accordance with section 15 of the Specialist Lawyers' Act

Some of our online seminars in employment law can be credited as further training in accordance with section 15 FAO. Check the respective seminar description to see whether this also applies to the course you have selected. We would also be happy to help you find an online training course in employment law in accordance with Section 15 FAO. Simply get in touch with us.

Employment law course prepares online for the latest requirements

How can agile working be implemented in a company in a legally compliant manner? What requirements must be met for the legally compliant use of social media for corporate communications and recruiting? How do I, as a human resources professional, deal with the issue of "home office" within the framework of a permanent employment relationship? These are just a few of the many questions of employment law that are addressed in the distance learning courses of the Haufe Akademie In addition, you can attend online seminars to learn more about important topics such as part-time work, maternity protection, and parental leave, and learn how current law affects recruiting and e-recruiting.

Graduation with certificate for labor law in distance learning

Our distance learning courses for employment law are primarily aimed at managers with HR responsibility, recruiters, HR managers and employees in the HR sector who want to learn more about this legal topic. Our online seminars are suitable for anyone who wants to learn flexibly, at their own pace and from any location.

In order to be able to prove the knowledge you have acquired online in your future career, there are distance learning courses in which you can obtain a certificate in employment law. To obtain these certificates, you must pass an examination in the relevant course. Details on the employment law certificates in our distance learning courses can be found in the respective course description.

Find out more about the distance learning courses in employment law at Haufe Akademie and learn easily and conveniently online!

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