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Hogan Lovells

Works Constitution in Germany – An Overview 2025

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The concept of works council participation has a long tradition in Germany, dating back to the Weimar Republic following World War I. Information and consultation rights for employee representatives were introduced by the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Germany Works Council Elections 2022: Practical Guidelines for Companies - A More Modern Works Council?

In Germany, regular works council elections are held every four years, from March 1 through May 31. The next election period will begin shortly, starting on March 1, 2022. Companies should prepare early on for the election...more

K&L Gates LLP

Arbeitsrecht KOMPAKT: Works Councils Modernisations Act

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In this episode, we look at the most significant alterations in connection with a recent legislative change in Germany aimed to encourage the establishment of Works councils and to strengthen their rights. This is a...more

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation

Germany to Boost Works Council Rights Amid the Pandemic

The Federal Cabinet has introduced a draft bill to make it easier for employees to establish and elect works councils and to facilitate the works councils’ work in an increasingly digitalized work environment, the...more

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation

Works Council Elections 2018 in Germany – Are You Ready?

In Germany, regular works council elections are held every four years. The next election period is quickly approaching, starting on March 1, 2018. Companies with business in Germany should prepare for the election process...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Works Council Elections 2018: Practical Guidelines for Companies

In Germany, regular works council elections are held every four years. The next election period is quickly approaching, starting on March 1, 2018. ...more

BCLP

Employee Representation in Germany – Part 2

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March 2018 is getting closer and works council (re)elections will again be on the agenda in Germany. We started this three-part blog last November with Jens Peters` introduction and overview to this topic....more

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Employee Representation in Germany – Part 1

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“Works Councils – not again!” Every four years there will be new elections for the most important employee representative body in Germany. This coming March 2018 works council (re)elections will (again) take place in Germany....more

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Works Councils and Social Media in Germany

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Works councils in Germany have extensive "co-determination" rights—i.e., the right to participate in company management. Works councils serve as the representative body for employees in German workplaces. Once there are five...more

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