Works council

In principle, every company with at least five employees entitled to vote has the option of setting up a works council. The works council generally represents the interests of the workforce vis-à-vis the employer. The interests of the workforce are often expressed in COMPANY AGREEMENTEN is recorded. Among other things, it monitors compliance with laws, regulations, collective agreements and Works agreementor applies for measures that serve the company and the workforce. A general overview can be found in Section 80 (1) BetrVG. However, the works council also has very strong rights that have a major influence on company structures and operational decisions. Your employer can therefore not take any measures regarding the payment of wages, working hours, etc. without the consent of the works council, Vacation or breaks. In addition to these co-determination rights, the works council also has rights of consultation, information, refusal of consent, objection and consultation. The consultation rights in particular play an important role in a Termination plays an important role. Does your employer consult the works council before issuing a Termination does not apply, the Termination ineffective (see HEARING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS).