Works Constitution Law Part 4 (BR 4)
Making effective use of your participation rights - from personnel planning to operational changes
You have already built a strong foundation in works constitution law—now it's time to put your knowledge into practice with confidence! In this basic seminar, you will learn how to make targeted use of your participation rights in personnel development, further training, and workplace design. You will also learn how to effectively support colleagues with concerns and complaints and what to do in the event of restructuring or operational changes. With practical strategies and lots of tips for everyday works council work, you will be equipped to act confidently and master your tasks competently.
Your seminar content
Works Council: More than just a project
- Your role as a works council member
- Legal basis of works council work
- Insight into the various roles within the works council
Company co-determination at a glance
- The pyramid of labor law standards
- Collective rights vs. individual rights
- Works constitution law as the basis for works council work
- Reading and understanding paragraphs, sections, articles, and commentaries
Your personal rights as a works council member
- Those who get involved are protected: Protection rights and the prohibition of discrimination
- Time off work to carry out works council duties
- Works council remuneration: The continued payment of wages principle
- Your right to training and further education
The tasks of the works council
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, works agreements, and other guidelines by the employer
- Promoting equality and work-life balance
- Integrating severely disabled people and other vulnerable individuals
- Securing employment within the company
- Promoting occupational health and safety measures
The participation rights of the works council
- Rights to information and proposals
- Rights to instruction and consultation
- Co-determination rights
- Participation rights
- Organization of the works council
- How cooperation with the employer, unions, and other committees
- Important basics on works council meetings and works meetings
Important notes
Would you like to participate flexibly?
Then take advantage of the opportunity to experience the seminar as a live webinar with exercises - practical and convenient from anywhere.
Who is the seminar suitable for?
This seminar is ideal for you if you are new to the works council or would like to refresh your knowledge of works constitution law. Substitute members and representatives of the disabled employees' representative committee will also benefit from the content covered.
Your seminar schedule
First seminar day
1.30 p.m.: Welcome & start of the seminar
15.15 hrs: Tea and coffee break
approx. 17.00 hrs: End of the seminar day
Further seminar days
9:00 a.m.: Seminar begins 10:45 a.m.: Tea and coffee break 12:30 p.m.: Lunch break 3:15 p.m.: Tea and coffee break Approx. 5:00 p.m.: End of seminar day Followed by supporting program
Last seminar day
9.00 a.m.: Start of the seminar
10.30 a.m.: Tea and coffee break
approx. 12.00 p.m. End of the seminar
