Works Council
Elected representation of the workforce.
The works council represents the interests of the employees vis-à-vis the employer. It has co-determination and consultation rights, for example in the case of dismissals, working hours and social matters. It can be elected in businesses with five or more employees.
The relevant statutes
§ 1 BetrVG
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