It's almost that time again!

Regular works council elections are held every four years between March 1 and May 31. The 2026 works council election is just around the corner, offering all employees the opportunity to actively shape their working environment.

As a representative body, the works council ensures better working conditions, strengthens co-determination, and advocates for the interests of all colleagues.

Election committee training

The first steps toward initiating works council elections

There are a few hurdles to overcome on the way to forming a new works council. But with our help, you can conduct the works council election in a legally compliant and relaxed manner. Our lawyers are available to answer any questions you may have throughout the entire election process and provide you with support!

However, before the election can really get underway, the election committee must first be appointed.

  • Step 1: Appointment of the election committee by the works council

    The term of office of the works council ends at the end of the last day of the term of office, at the latest on May 31, 2026. This applies even if a new works council has not yet been elected by then. To ensure that there is no interim period without a works council, the election committee should be appointed at a works council meeting at least 10 weeks in advance (4 weeks in the case of a simplified election procedure)..

  • Step 2: Decision by the election committee on whether to use a simple or normal election procedure

    Before organizing the works council election, the correct election procedure must be determined. There is the simplified election procedure and the normal election procedure. This depends on the size of the company. For companies with 101 to 200 employees who are eligible to vote, the normal election procedure is generally used. However, the election committee has the option of agreeing on the simplified election procedure with the employer in accordance with §14a BetrVG.

  • Simple voting procedure

    In companies with typically 5 to 100 employees eligible to vote, the works council is elected using a simplified election procedure.

    On the simple election procedure 

  • Normal election procedure

    In companies with more than 200 employees eligible to vote, the election is held using the normal election procedure.

    On the normal election procedure 

Election committee training

The next regular works council elections will take place in spring 2026. As these are very complex, it is important to avoid formal errors or deadline violations.

With our complete package for works council elections, we offer you, as the election committee, the optimal foundation and much more than just a seminar.

Election committee training

FAQs about works council elections

Do you have general questions about the upcoming works council election?

Then you've come to the right place! You'll find all the important answers in our comprehensive FAQs: concise, understandable, and to the point.

Whether it's seat allocation, deadlines, or legal principles, we provide you with all the relevant information so that you are well prepared. Take a look and start the works council election well informed!

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Do you have questions about works council elections, need support in setting up a works council, or would you like to find out about training opportunities? No matter what stage of the election process you are at, we are here to help! Simply fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible to provide you with individual and comprehensive advice. Together, we will find the right solution for your needs.

Works council elections made easy: We support you!

The next works council election is approaching, and you want it to be professional, smooth, and legally compliant? We are here for you! Benefit from our expertise and let us work together to ensure a successful election. We look forward to hearing from you!

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