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Distance learning course in labor law

Make your HR work legally compliant

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This distance learning course is held in German.

The distance learning course in employment law provides you with the legal knowledge 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 know what needs to be considered when giving notice, concluding a collective agreement and working with the works council. As an employer, you will increase your attractiveness through detailed knowledge of company pension schemes. You learn flexibly, regardless of location and adapt the learning pace to your individual needs. The 9 learning units contain extensive specialist knowledge, exercises, online tests and 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. In optional online seminars, you will meet our experts, deepen the specialist content and exchange ideas with other attendees . 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.

Learning unit

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 of employment contracts.
Agree effective non-compete clauses.

Learning unit

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

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

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

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Learning unit

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

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

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

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 be dismissed for operational reasons?
Company acquisition and labor law implications.
Temporary work and employee leasing.

Online seminars

Deepen your knowledge with our experts

training training for the learning unit "Fixed-term, part-time, parental leave"
training training for the learning unit "Works Constitution Law & Works Agreements"

Additional content

Benefit from additional content

Legal texts labor law
Haufe Personal Office Standard (free for 6 months).

Certificate and examination

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

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. You will also find interactive learning assessments and other additional content for your course, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. We are happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months if required.

Your benefit

Knowledge of the opportunities and risks of employment law.
Knowledge of the rights and obligations of employees and employers.
Creation of legally compliant employment contracts.
Correct implementation of terminations.
Legally compliant termination of employment contracts.
Special features of part-time work and parental leave.
Necessary protection of special persons in the company.
Organization of works council work in accordance with current legislation.
Legally compliant conclusion of collective agreements.
Correct handling of industrial action.
Practical implementation of the company pension scheme.

Technical management

Christoph Gross

Author:inside

Dr. Axel C. Buchenroth

Reinhard Engshuber

Christoph Gross

Christian Kuhn-Régnier

Bernhard Steuerer

Learning as desired

Online: Access to the interactive online learning units is available at the start of the distance learning course.

Digital: PDFs can be downloaded if you want to learn digitally but offline.

Classic: All learning units are provided as printed documents no later than seven days after the start date.

Tool

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

Learning community

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.

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.

Questions about the course content

Using concrete examples from everyday work life, you will learn how labor law requirements are applied in typical situations. You will identify the available options and learn how to implement legal requirements in practice. This will enable you to apply what you’ve learned specifically to your own tasks and use it with greater confidence in your daily work.

You will examine labor law regulations that reflect the latest legislative developments. This will give you a solid understanding of the legal requirements currently in effect at the company and the key considerations you need to keep in mind when making decisions. This will enable you to better interpret changes in labor law and incorporate them into your HR work.

You can learn from anywhere and at your own pace, and easily incorporate the material into your daily routine. In addition, you’ll have access to exercises, online quizzes, optional online seminars, and a personalized learning environment. This allows you to deepen your knowledge in a targeted way and build it up over the long term.

All course materials are available online in their entirety right from the start of the online course. You can begin without any administrative hurdles and dive right into the first topics. This way, you won’t waste any time and can easily fit your studies into your daily work routine.

The certificate of completion confirms that you have finished the online course. By taking the additional online exam, you have the opportunity to actively demonstrate your knowledge and have your level of understanding objectively assessed. The graded certificate makes your performance transparent and verifiable. This not only provides formal proof of your achievement but also represents genuine learning gains that will give you added confidence in your daily work.

In the LUX learning community, you can exchange ideas with other participants and become part of an active learning network. You’ll share your own experiences, gain new insights, and discover different perspectives on the course material. This fosters a practical understanding that helps you grasp topics more quickly and apply them confidently in your daily work.

Digital learning for individuals

Booking number
3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT

Details

approx. 100 hours

Online

12 Events

German

12 months available

Start dates

Train several employees

Price upon request

Customized training courses
Direct application in practice
Efficient use of time and resources

approx. 100 hours

Online

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This training is available as part of course:

Distance learning course certified Expert:in for labor law

This distance learning course is available with a certificate!

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Ratings and feedback from our participants

4.6

142 Ratings

training content:

4.3

Content comprehensibility:

4.4

Practical relevance:

4.4

Trainer expertise:

4.9

Participant orientation:

4.8

Method variety:

4.5

Nicole Albrecht

Confirmed participation

FÜR SIE Handelsgenossenschaft eG, Cologne

The distance learning course in labor law convinced me! 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!

Jessica Nogger

Confirmed participation

RoodMicrotec GmbH, Nördlingen

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

Ramona Schlimbach

Confirmed participation

German Aerospace Center, Cologne

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.

Christoph Schügerl

Confirmed participation

Berlin

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

Marion Blicke

Confirmed participation

Joint municipality of Elbmarsch, Marschacht

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.

Start dates and details

01.04.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.05.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.06.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.07.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.08.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.09.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.10.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.11.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.12.2026

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.01.2027

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.02.2027

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

01.03.2027

Details

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

Sufficient places are still free.

Don't wait too long to book.

Fully booked.

Training is guaranteed to take place

Booking number: 3900

€ 2.190,- plus VAT.

€ 2,606.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

Plan course

approx. 100 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

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

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

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

In times of New Work, strict data protection and digitalization, the application of employment law is also becoming increasingly complex. Employees in HR 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 way.

Online course in employment law is more flexible than distance learning

Haufe Akademie 's distance learning course in employment law offers you many different advantages compared to a degree course. First of all, no university admission is required if you want to attend one of our online employment law seminars. Our courses are open to anyone who wants to continue their education in the field of employment law individually and with a high degree of practical relevance, but does not necessarily want to invest many months in a Master's or Bachelor's degree. You can rely on our web-based continuing education program to provide you with sound, proven specialist knowledge.

In our distance learning course in employment law, knowledge is taught at university level and the courses are designed with an academic background. However, unlike 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 can also 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 the company in a legally compliant manner? What requirements must be met for the legally compliant use of social media for corporate communications and recruiting? As an HR manager, how do I deal with the issue of working from home in the context of a permanent employment relationship? These are just some of the many questions about employment law that are answered in the Haufe Akademie 's distance learning courses. You can also learn more about important topics such as part-time work, maternity leave and parental leave in the online seminars and find out how current legislation affects the area of "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 exam 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 now about the distance learning courses in employment law at the Haufe Akademie and learn easily and conveniently online!

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