Conciliation committee guide
Clear answers on the German labour-law conciliation committee (Einigungsstelle) – for employers, HR departments and works councils. From choosing the chair to the process and the cost.
Key guides at a glance
Current case law
BAG and LAG decisions on the conciliation committee and works constitution law – updated regularly. Read more →
Choosing the right chair
Nine criteria, appointment under Section 76 BetrVG and a checklist. Read more →
Process & duration
From setting up the committee to the award – the steps and how long it takes. Read more →
Cost of a conciliation committee
Who pays, how the chair's fee is measured (Section 76a BetrVG) and how to limit cost. Read more →
When is a committee enforceable?
Enforceable or voluntary conciliation committee – when the award binds. Read more →
Social plan & reconciliation of interests
Operational change (Sec. 111–113), the difference and the committee's role. Read more →
Overview by topic
In-depth overviews of the major fields of co-determination.
Working time in the committee
Shift, flexitime, home office, short-time work & more. Read more →
Remuneration in the committee
Pay structures, incentives & performance pay. Read more →
Health protection in the committee
Occupational safety & risk assessment. Read more →
Guides on individual systems
In-depth guides on frequent subjects of co-determination.
Works agreement for Microsoft 365
Co-determination (Sec. 87(1) no. 6), Copilot/AI and typical content. Read more →
Works agreement for video surveillance
Co-determination, GDPR and proportionality. Read more →
Works agreement for time recording
Recording duty and co-determination on the how. Read more →
IT framework works agreement
One set of rules for all company IT. Read more →
Works agreement for home office
Mobile work, availability & equipment. Read more →
Works agreement for short-time work
Introduction, extent & arrangement. Read more →
Works agreement for shift work
Shift systems & schedules. Read more →
Psychological risk assessment
Mandatory (Sec. 5 ArbSchG) & co-determined. Read more →
Works agreement for GPS & telematics
Tracking, data protection & proportionality. Read more →
Have a specific matter?
As a chair of labour-law conciliation committees across Germany, I answer your questions and arrange appointments at short notice.