Contents
Introduction to downsizing
- Reasons for and necessity of downsizing in the current economic situation.
- Proper organization in the company.
Legal basis for staff reductions
Involvement of the works council in a planned staff reduction
- Requirements for participation rights in accordance with § 111, 112, 112a BetrVG.
- Content and scope of participation rights.
- What are the legal consequences of a breach of participation rights?
Reconciliation of interests and social plan procedures
- Prerequisites.
- Permissible content of the reconciliation of interests and the social plan.
- Calculate social plan volume correctly.
- Typical regulations (with case studies and samples).
- Voluntary social plan.
- Collective social plan.
Communication and transparency during the wind-down process
- How do you communicate staff reductions internally and externally?
- Legal requirements for communication with the Employees concerned.
Volunteer programs
- Advantages and disadvantages.
- Practical implementation.
Transfer company, pension bridge and other structuring options
Arbitration board proceedings
Further legal requirements for implementation
- Implementation of the social selection.
- Preparation of works council consultation in accordance with § 102 BetrVG (sample).
- Important: Collective redundancy notification and consultation procedure in accordance with Section 17 KSchG.
- Outlook: Protection against dismissal.
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 gain a sound knowledge of reconciliation of interests and social compensation plans.
- They are informed about how the works council must be involved.
- You will receive practical tips on communication and implementation in times of crisis.
- They develop strategies to support and reintegrate the remaining Employees.
Methods
Lecture and discussion, practice-oriented case studies, exchange of experiences.
Recommended for
Board members, managing directors, HR manager, HR officers, personnel officers, HR administrators, executives, HR managers and company lawyers.
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Start dates and details
Wednesday, 22.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 22.01.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.