Works Council Basics in English (WoCo 1): Introduction to the Works Constitution Act : Getting started ... isn't that difficult
Seminarinhalte
In order to represent the interests of employees consistently and effectively, the works council must be clear about its tasks and duties and be aware of the legal options available. The appropriate tool for accomplishing this task is the Works Constitution Act (WCA). As the most important legal framework for the works council's rights and duties, it provides the basis for it to handle its many tasks, and enables its scope for action.
In this training course, you will study the essential legal basis for your work and apply it to real-life scenarios. You will also acquire the knowledge and skills for practical implementation of your tasks and plans. After all, you should not only know the relevant legal provisions but also be able to apply them in order to properly represent the interests of your co-workers. This way, existing problems can be solved and working conditions can be shaped for the better.
The special focus of this training course is on the Works Constitution Act and how to apply it in your day-to-day work as a works council member. The goal is to help you quickly find your footing in your new role!
The training course at a glance:
- The classification of the Works Constitution Act within the German legal system
- General works council duties (Section 80 WCA)
- Decision-making and code of conduct for the works council
- Works council activities: The most important laws and commentary
- The correct usage of legal commentary
- Ranking and structure of legal sources
- Tips on how to gather and provide information
- The scope of the works council’s participation rights and possible ways to enforce them
Themenplan
- Brief description of the historical development of the Works Constitution Act (German: Betriebsverfassungsgesetz, BetrVG) and co-determination
- Classification of the Works Constitution ACT (WCA) in the German legal system
- Sources of labour law (classification of rules)
- Handling laws and commentaries
- Definition and meaning of legal terms in the WCA
- Role and position of the works council
- General duties of the works council according to Section 80 WCA
- Employer's obligation to inform the works council according to the WCA
- Conduct of business of the works council, including:
- Form and content of invitations to meetings
- Requirements to the agenda
- Decision-making of the works council
- Release from work duties and necessity of the works council's activities according to Section 37 Article 2 WCA
- Overview: Scope of the works council's rights to participation according to the WCA
- Ways of enforcing the works council's rights (conciliation committee, labour court)
- Information policy of the works council towards the employees:
- Consultation hours
- Works meeting
- Opportunities for succesful public relations work
- Cooperation of the works council with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. trade unions, experts, other works council bodies, etc.)
Dein gutes Recht
Mitglieder gesetzlicher Interessenvertretungen haben grundsätzlich Anspruch auf die Teilnahme an Schulungen, die für die Wahrnehmung ihrer Aufgaben erforderlich sind. Die Teilnahme erfolgt während der Arbeitszeit und ohne Minderung des Arbeitsentgelts. Die anfallenden Kosten trägt in der Regel der Arbeitgeber beziehungsweise die zuständige Dienststelle.Damit alles reibungslos abläuft, schau dir gerne unsere Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung an:
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