Works constitution in Germany - An Overview

The concept of works council participation has a long tradition in Germany.

Works councils have extensive information rights and numerous co-determination rights. Generally speaking, where enforceable co-determination rights apply, the employer must not implement a measure without obtaining the works council’s prior consent.

This client note gives an overview of the most important aspects of works constitution in Germany.

Read the full client note here: Works Constitution in Germany 2021

 

Authored by Dr. Kerstin Neighbour and Dr. Tim Joppich

 

 

Contacts
Tim Joppich
Partner
Düsseldorf
Kerstin Neighbour
Partner
Frankfurt
Eckard Schwarz
Partner
Hamburg
Matthes Schroeder
Partner
Hamburg
Hendrik Kornbichler
Partner
Munich
Bernd Klemm
Partner
Munich
Lars Mohnke
Counsel
Munich
Sabrina Gaebeler
Counsel
Frankfurt
Stefan Richter
Counsel
Düsseldorf
Silvia Tomassone
Counsel
Munich
Languages English
Topics Employment
Countries Germany

 

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