German Labour Law, Part 2 (AR 2) – Leave, Sickness, Parental Leave and Part-Time Work

Falling ill during a holiday, requests for parental leave or employees wishing to reduce their working hours – these are questions that works councils regularly face. This seminar provides the essential legal knowledge to understand key employee protection rights and offer informed support to colleagues.

The course German Labour Law, Part 2 (AR 2) – Leave, Sickness, Parental Leave and Part-Time Work is designed for works council members who want to deepen their understanding of German labour law. Through practical case studies, you will learn how legal entitlements apply to real workplace situations and how to act confidently in your role as an employee representative.

The seminar focuses on real-life case studies covering holiday entitlements, sickness absence, maternity protection, parental leave and different part-time working arrangements. You will also explore the legal implications of formal warnings and relevant developments in recent German case law.

With its strong practical focus, this seminar will help you handle sensitive employment law matters with greater confidence and provide knowledgeable support to employees in your workplace.

Course fee: €1,650 plus applicable VAT and additional hotel costs. Hotel costs are not included in the course fee.

Annual leave under the German Federal Leave Act (BUrlG) | Special types of leave and educational leave | Incapacity for work: rights, duties and illness during holidays | Maternity protection and protection during pregnancy | Parental leave: key principles and common questions | Rights to part-time work, working-time models and temporary part-time arrangements (Brückenteilzeit) | Impact of part-time work on leave entitlements | Breaches of duty by employees and employers | Formal warnings and their legal significance | Changes to employment entitlements, works agreements and continuing effect after termination | Recent case law and practical next steps