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Communication and duty of neutrality of the employer during works council elections
The employees are responsible for organising and holding works council elections. The German Works Constitution Act (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz – “BetrVG”) and the Election Rules (Wahlordnung – “WO”)…
Online voting for works council elections?
The exact way in which the works council election has to take place is set out in the German Works Constitution Act (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz – “BetrVG”) and the Election Rules (Wahlordnung –…
Legal protection options for the employer, as things do not always go well
If mistakes become apparent in the ongoing election procedure, the employer may seek a preliminary injunction to have the mistakes corrected. As correcting mistakes is a less drastic measure than…
Works council election: Who pays for the election?
Pursuant to Section 20 (3) sentence 1 German Works Constitution Act (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz – “BetrVG”), the employer bears the cost of the works council election. In a joint business, the…
Recent decision of the Berlin Labour Court: electronic signature regularly insufficient for fixed-term employment contracts
The Berlin Labour Court ruled in a judgment of 28 September 2021 (case reference: 36 Ca 15296/20) that a fixed-term employment contract signed in electronic form does not satisfy the formal…
„Die Innenstadt von Morgen – ein Spiegelbild des mittelalterlichen Marktplatzes“
Luther: Der Städtetag 2021 in Erfurt steht unter dem Motto „Was Leben ausmacht. Die Städte in Deutschland“. Seit vielen Jahren sehen wir, dass sich die Innenstädte stark verändern: Online und…
Remuneration of works council members
The assumption of the office of member of the works council involves the performance of functions for the works council. Pursuant to Section 37 (2) German Works Constitution Act…
“Keep smiling...” – Smiley on ballot paper jeopardises works council election
According to a recent ruling of the German Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – “BAG”, decision of 28 April 2021 – 7 ABR 20/20), a ballot paper decorated with a smiley is invalid under the…
Entitlement period and simplified access to short-time work extended again
In view of the ongoing corona crisis, the federal government has again extended the simplified rules for the payment of short-time working allowances for another three months until March 31 of next…