Works agreement
A works agreement is an agreement between the Works council and the employer. These primarily regulate the working conditions of the company's employees. The provisions contained therein apply directly and are mandatory. Individual contracts may not deviate from them to your disadvantage, but may deviate from them to your advantage. Your employer must therefore adhere to the agreements made as if they were a law. In the event of Termination you should consult the works agreement, as it may also contain provisions on the termination of the employment relationship.
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