Election assistants for the works council election:

Election assistants for the works council election

We guide you through the election in a legally compliant, relaxed, and successful manner

Whether it's a regular works council election, a new election, or the establishment of a new works council, we ensure security at every stage of the works council election. Regardless of your role in the works council election or the establishment of a new works council—whether you are standing for election, are already a member of the works council, are involved in the election committee, or are initiating the establishment of a works council—we are at your side as election assistants with advice and support.

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We support you in the works council election and works council establishment

Tailored support for your needs.

  • Election committee

    We support you in conducting works council elections in a legally compliant and successful manner.

  • works council member

    We will handle your tasks as a current member of the committee.

  • Candidates

    We share practical tips and knowledge for successfully running for election as a works council member.

  • BR founder

    We can help you set up a new works council

Election assistants – Our service for works councils, works council founders, and election committees

We provide you with comprehensive support. Our election assistance team will help you with any questions you may have about the election. We will determine your training needs, select the appropriate training courses in suitable formats for you and your team, be available to answer any questions the election committee may have, and support you throughout the entire election process.

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Election assistance – at every stage of the election

We are a reliable partner for works council elections and offer comprehensive election support at every stage of the election process. Our goal is to provide optimal support to both the election committee and the employees, thereby ensuring that the election runs smoothly and successfully.

  • All forms for the works council election

  • BR telephone

  • Checklists for works council elections

  • Laws governing works council elections

  • Training courses for you and your team

  • Seat allocation calculator

  • Calculation software for the election

  • Election posters for your public relations work

  • ballot box

Frequently asked questions

Holding a works council election is often not that easy. Who is eligible to vote and who is eligible to be elected? Is the simple or the normal election procedure the right one for my company? Perhaps we can answer these questions for you right now.

When are works council elections held?

Regular works council elections are held every four years during a specified period. The next election period runs from March 1 to May 31, 2026. During this period, employees elect their representatives in the company.

Works council elections may be held outside these regular periods if certain conditions are met. This may be the case, for example, if there is no works council in the company yet, if the previous works council has been contested, or if a new election is necessary.

Who is eligible to vote?

According to § 7 BetrVG, all employees of the company who have reached the age of 16 are eligible to vote.

Temporary workers are eligible to vote if they have been assigned to the company for more than three months.

Who is eligible for election?

According to § 8 BetrVG, all employees who are eligible to vote, have reached the age of 18, and have been with the company for at least six months are eligible for election. In addition, they must not have lost their eligibility to vote due to a criminal offense.

How does voting work?

Voting in works council elections is secret, direct, universal, equal, and free.

What is the difference between personality voting and list voting?

In list voting, also known as proportional representation, candidates are elected from lists. Each voter can choose one list and has one vote. The candidates are listed in order on these lists.

In personality voting, also known as majority voting, there is only one list containing all candidates. Each voter has as many votes as there are works council members to be elected and can vote for the corresponding number of people. In the simplified election procedure, a personality election always takes place. In the “normal” election procedure, a list election is generally announced in the election notice. The election committee may not specify a personality election from the outset, as this would make the election contestable. However, if only one list is submitted, the election is converted by law from a list election to a personality election.

Can the works council election be conducted online?

Not yet! Voting can only be done in person or by mail.

Do you need help with the works council election?

Are you facing works council elections and need expertise and active support? We are happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.

Call now: 0211/96294060 Email to: info@campusarbeitswelt.de