Labor law for works councils

An effective works council needs legally sound and strategic advice. As a law firm specializing in labor law, we support works councils in all matters of works constitution law—from day-to-day works council operations to complex conciliation and decision-making procedures.

We assist works councils nationwide in exercising their statutory co-determination rights and represent their interests vis-à-vis the employer in a consistent and practical manner.

Our Services for Works Councils

• Advice on all matters of works council law
• Enforcement and safeguarding of co-determination and participation rights
• Support in the reconciliation of interests, social plans, and operational changes
• Representation in decision-making proceedings before labor courts
• Support and representation in conciliation board proceedings
• Review and negotiation of works agreements
• Legal support during restructuring, workforce reductions, and business transfers
• Defense against obstruction or discrimination in works council activities
• Training and continuing education for works councils pursuant to § 37(6) BetrVG
• Ongoing legal advice to the works council

With our many years of experience in individual and collective labor law, we support works councils in fulfilling their statutory duties in a legally compliant manner and effectively representing the interests of the workforce.