German Labour Law, Part 1 (AR 1) – Essential Employment Law for Works Councils

Reliable answers to everyday employment questions are what colleagues expect from their works council. Whether it concerns contract details, overtime regulations or continued pay during illness, this course gives you the legal foundation to respond with confidence and competence.

The German Labour Law, Part 1 (AR 1) – Essential Employment Law for Works Councils is designed for works council members who want to build solid expertise in German employment law. This Weiterbildung helps both newcomers to council work and those looking to deepen their existing knowledge.

Throughout the training you learn to distinguish between different types of employment contracts, understand the interplay of individual and collective labour law and recognise common legal pitfalls. A clear focus on working time, pay and sickness-related questions ensures that the content directly matches the issues you face in practice.

Practical examples accompany the entire course, making it easy to transfer what you learn into your daily work. The result is a greater sense of security whenever colleagues turn to you for support and guidance.

Course fee: €1.650 plus applicable VAT and additional hotel costs. Hotel costs are not included in the course fee.

Labour law versus works constitution law: scope and differences | Individual and collective labour law; hierarchy of legal rules | Job advertisements, interviews and protection against discrimination | Formation and terms of employment contracts | Rights and obligations in employment relationships | Works council participation in recruitment | Employment references | Fixed-term contracts, agency work, internships and marginal employment (Minijobs) | German Working Time Act, rest breaks and rest periods | Additional work and overtime | Pay structures, special payments and continued remuneration during sickness