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Arbeitgeber darf verweigern, aber nicht zurückfordern – Kein Rückzahlungsanspruch gegen Betriebsratsmitglieder

Zahlt der Arbeitgeber auf eine für die Betriebsratsarbeit vorgelegte Rechnung, obwohl die darin enthaltenen Kosten nicht vom Arbeitgeber zu tragen sind, bleibt der Arbeitgeber gleichwohl auf den Kosten sitzen. Er kann den zu...more

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[Webinar] HR News – Always Up to Date in Labor Law - December 7th, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CET

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This webinar will cover Remuneration of works councils – the new draft law in response to the BGH’s criminal judgment. After the expert commission “Legal certainty in works council remuneration” set up by the Federal...more

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[Webinar] HR News - Always Up-to-Date in Employment Law - April 20th, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CEST

We cordially invite you to the next edition of our online event series HR NEWS. Topic this time: Remuneration of works councils - what does the BGH ruling mean?...more

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Die Vergütung eines freigestellten Betriebsratsmitglieds

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Einvernehmlicher Änderungsvertrag beeinflusst den Kreis der vergleichbaren Arbeitnehmer - Das BAG hat mit Urteil vom 23. November 2022 (Az. 7 AZR 122/22) den Anspruch eines freigestellten Betriebsratsmitglieds auf...more

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ANSPRUCH DES BETRIEBSRATS AUF EIN TABLET ODER NOTEBOOK

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Das Landesarbeitsgericht Hessen hat mit Beschluss vom 14. März 2022 (Az. 16 TaBV 143/21) entschieden, dass der Betriebsrat vom Arbeitgeber zur Ermöglichung der Teilnahme seiner Mitglieder an Betriebsratssitzungen mittels...more

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BETRIEBSRATSTÄTIGKEIT ALS EHRENAMT

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Nachdem im Frühjahr 2022 wieder die regelmäßigen Betriebsratswahlen stattgefundenen haben, stellt sich in vielen Unternehmen wieder die Frage nach der Vergütungshöhe freigestellter Betriebsratsmitglieder. Den nun...more

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German Works Council Election Procedures: Changes to Upcoming Elections in 2022

On October 15, 2021, amendments to the Election Regulations for the Implementation of the Works Constitution Act (Wahlordnung or WO) went into effect. As a result, the changes in the Works Council Modernization Act...more

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Germany’s Three-Party ‘Traffic Light’ Coalition Agrees on Employment Law Undertakings for the next Legislative Period

On November 24, 2021, the “traffic light” coalition, consisting of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (the Greens), reached an agreement on its coalition...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

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German works council elections 2022 - What do employers need to know?

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The election for the German Parliament is just in the books, but the next election is already coming up: The 2022 works council election. Next year, regular works council elections will be held between March 1 and May 31. The...more

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Germany’s Works Constitution Act: Important Changes to the Law Effective June 2021

The Act to Promote Works Council Elections and Works Council Activities in a Digital Working World (which is also known as the “Works Council Modernization Act” or Betriebsrätemodernisierungsgesetz) went into effect in...more

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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

Latham & Watkins LLP

Bundesrat stimmt Betriebsrätemodernisierungsgesetz zu – Klarheit bezüglich der datenschutzrechtlichen Stellung des Betriebsrats?

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Der Bundesrat hat am 28. Mai 2021 dem „Gesetz zur Förderung der Betriebsratswahlen und der Betriebsratsarbeit in einer digitalen Arbeitswelt“ (Betriebsrätemodernisierungsgesetz) zugestimmt. Das Gesetz wird damit noch vor der...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

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Bundeskabinett beschließt Betriebsrätemodernisierungsgesetz - Regelung zur datenschutzrechtlichen Stellung des Betriebsrats auf...

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Der Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB) hat im Februar 2021 eine Meldung veröffentlicht, nach der das damals als Betriebsrätestärkungsgesetz bezeichnete Gesetzesvorhaben zur Stärkung der Rechte der Betriebsräte gescheitert sei....more

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Sélection de jurisprudence - France / Second semestre 2020

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Un employeur conclut une rupture conventionnelle avec une salariée après lui avoir adressé deux avertissements successifs. La salariée conteste par la suite cette rupture conventionnelle, en avançant que son consentement a...more

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Selected case law - France / Second semester of 2020

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An employer concluded an amicable termination with an employee after giving her two successive disciplinary warnings. The employee subsequently contested this amicable termination, arguing that her consent was invalid due to...more

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COVID-19: Bundesregierung erlaubt Betriebsratssitzungen per Video- und Telefonkonferenz

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Betriebsratsbeschlüsse sollen zukünftig auch gelten, wenn sie über virtuelle Konferenzen zustande kommen.   Die Bundesregierung hat gestern angekündigt, durch entsprechende Gesetzesänderungen Betriebs- und...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Legal Q&A | Employee Representation - February 2020

German employment law provides for a sophisticated system of employee representation. The employees' representative body on operational level is the works council (Betriebsrat). The works council is to be involved in...more

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Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Recent Developments Across Europe

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Our European practice, spread across 13 offices in the region’s most robust economies, can provide a single point of contact for clients’ global labor and employment needs. Here we highlight significant labor and employment...more

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Dutch Court Recognizes Limit on Authority of European Works Councils

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A recent decision by the preliminary relief judge of the court in Rotterdam addresses the obligations of international groups of companies to consult with their European Works Council (“EWC”) if planning a reorganization....more

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Dutch Court Allows Dismissal of Troublesome Works Councils Member, Despite Termination Restrictions

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Members of works councils (“WC members”) enjoy special protection from dismissal. One persistent misunderstanding is that it is impossible for employers to dismiss WC members. ...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

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Works Council Elections in Germany – Avoid mistakes and be aware of special termination protections! Final Part III

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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 an overview to this topic and the second part highlighting the election...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

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