The regular works council elections, which are held every four years in Germany, have been completed. New bodies have been constituted or are still in the process of being formed. They will include many familiar faces, but certainly also a number of “newcomers.” In many establishments, the new body will continue its work seamlessly. In other cases, the new election will bring about noticeable changes.
Especially at the beginning of a term of office, clear and open communication on the employer’s part is critical and lays the foundation for cooperation based on mutual trust. Employers that identify the newly elected body’s concerns and pain points for the upcoming term at an early stage will, in our experience, face significantly fewer surprises in the months ahead. At the same time, it is advisable to establish processes and dates for cooperation early on and to communicate the employer’s expectations of the body.
In addition to the first steps toward substantive cooperation, establishments in which new members have been elected to the works council will, over the coming weeks, likely need to address...
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