The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern workplace—with matrix structures, platform work, and home office arrangements—raises questions of who is ...

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Volkswagen is considering widespread pay cuts and layoffs as well as the closure or size reduction of its plants in Germany, the company's works council said Monday. Stream Los Angeles News for free, ...

The plaintiff was hired by the defendant as a security guard on March 7, 2024. Just a few days after starting work, on March 13, 2024, he had a “declaration pursuant to Section 15 (3b) KSchG” ...

Production of the Ford Fiesta in Cologne [Photo by GillyBerlin / flickr / CC BY 2.0] The Chairman of the General Works Council of Ford in Germany, Benjamin Gruschka, has warned of the insolvency of ...

The tradition of works council co-determination is deeply rooted in German labour law, dating back to the Weimar Republic. Over the decades, the legal framework has evolved significantly, ...