Employee participation law governs the right of employees to take part in decision-making within an enterprise or institution. It covers topics such as:

– when a participation body such as a works council, participation council or client council or an employee representative body must be instituted;
– how the working procedures of the participation body are organised;
– which provisions have to be included in regulations and which topics must come up for discussion and be submitted for consent or a recommendation;
– which legal avenues are open to the parties if they should fail to reach agreement; for instance, does this require action by the court or can a joint sectoral committee or court enterprise division intervene?

Our lawyers are experienced specialists and can advise you on all aspects of participation and provide legal counsel if needed.