German Works Constitution Law, Part 2 (BR 2) – Put Co-Determination Rights into Practice

As a works council member, you regularly face management decisions affecting working hours, holiday arrangements or employee transfers. This practical seminar shows you how to exercise your co-determination rights in social and personnel matters effectively and confidently.

The course German Works Constitution Law, Part 2 (BR 2) – Put Co-Determination Rights into Practice is designed for works council members who want to strengthen their ability to act confidently in everyday workplace situations. You will learn what information you are entitled to request from management and how to assess personnel measures in accordance with German labour law.

A key focus is on how works councils should respond when dismissals are proposed. Through practical examples and realistic workplace scenarios, you will learn when negotiations are the most effective approach and when it may be necessary to involve a conciliation committee or take matters to the labour court.

This seminar provides the legal knowledge and practical skills you need to exercise your rights confidently and represent employees' interests effectively. Its greatest benefit lies in the immediate application of what you have learned to your everyday works council activities, helping you make informed decisions and approach future challenges with greater confidence.

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

Co-determination on working hours, workplace rules and annual leave | Monitoring employee performance and conduct; company remuneration principles | Personnel planning and safeguarding employment | Appraisal principles and staff selection guidelines | Participation in recruitment, transfers and other individual personnel measures | Limits of management’s right to issue instructions | Works council consultation before dismissals; raising concerns and formal objections | Special dismissal protection for employee representatives | Collaboration with general and group works councils, disability representatives and youth and trainee representatives | Conciliation committees, works council proceedings and external experts