German Works Constitution Law, Part 3 (BR 3) – Economic Matters and Social Compensation Plans

When your company undergoes restructuring, jobs are at risk or management withholds important financial information, early insight into economic developments is essential for works council members. Only with the right information can you effectively protect and represent your colleagues' interests.

This seminar is designed for works council members who want to identify organisational changes at an early stage and actively influence how they are managed. You will learn how to obtain relevant information, cooperate with the economic committee and participate effectively in negotiations concerning operational changes.

The course German Works Constitution Law, Part 3 (BR 3) – Economic Matters and Social Compensation Plans shows you how to participate in negotiating reconciliation of interests agreements and social compensation plans, and how to handle challenging discussions with management before important decisions become irreversible.

A particular focus is on identifying and assessing operational changes at an early stage, involving external advisers when necessary and understanding the role of the conciliation committee in resolving disputes. You will develop the legal knowledge and practical skills needed to exercise your participation rights effectively.

Through its practical approach, this seminar provides clarity and concrete tools for challenging negotiations. You will gain confidence in discussions with management and be better equipped to inform, support and represent your workforce.

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

Works council participation in economic matters | Tasks, powers and procedures of the economic committee | Rights to information and access to records | Participation in occupational safety and continuing training | Identifying and assessing operational changes in good time | Involving external advisers | Redundancy dismissals during restructuring | Reconciliation of interests and social compensation plans: objectives, differences and negotiation | The conciliation committee in disputes | Works council communications and informing employees