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.
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.