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10 Pitfalls in German employment law #10 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Dealing with Works Councils Under German Law

Online Online
6 May 2025, Video duration

10 Pitfalls in German employment law #10

Navigating Works Councils in Germany can be challenging for international businesses. While they play a key role in ensuring employee representation and compliance, there are several legal pitfalls that can trip up even experienced employers dealing the first time with works councils in Germany. Missteps in communication, co-determination, or failure to comply with consultation requirements can lead to serious legal consequences. 

In this expert-led webinar, we’ll walk you through the 10 most common mistakes companies make when dealing with Works Councils in Germany – and how to avoid them. 

Join us to learn:

  • Key rights and obligations when working with Works Councils
  • How to effectively manage co-determination and consultation processes
  • Best practices to foster a constructive and compliant relationship with Works Councils

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10 Pitfalls in German employment law #16 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Special protection against dismissal in German employment law

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
9 December, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #17 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Key Updates in German Employment Law 2026

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
20 January, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #18 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Pay Transparency Act – What Employers Need to Know

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Larissa Burger
Online Online
10 February
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10 Pitfalls in German employment law #15 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Bonus and other variable compensation under German law: What international employers need to know

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
18 November 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #14 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

10 Pitfalls of AI in the Workplace – Key Challenges for International Employers

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Larissa Burger
Online Online
21 October 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #13 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

10 Pitfalls in employment litigation

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
16 September 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #12 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

10 Pitfalls when taking paid time off or going on leave – What International Employers Need to Know

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
15 July 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #11 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Remote Working & Workation

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Michael Beer
Online Online
10 June 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #9 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Hiring and working with independent contractors in Germany

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Larissa Burger & Others
Online Online
8 April 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
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10 Pitfalls in German employment law #8 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Employer of Record

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Johannes Simon, LL.M. (Durham)
Online Online
11 March 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #7 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Immigration to Germany – Beware of these 10 common mistakes!

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Jonas Warnken & Others
Online Online
11 February 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #6 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Special Edition: Changes in German employment law in 2025

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
22 January 2025, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #5 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Non-Competes

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Carolin Wagner & Others
Online Online
10 December 2024, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #4 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Redundancy and Termination Procedure

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
19 November 2024, 17:30 - 18:15 CET
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #3 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Performance Management

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
15 October 2024, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
To recording
10 Pitfalls in German employment law #2 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Employee Wellbeing and Retention: Employee Trainings

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
17 September 2024, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
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10 Pitfalls in German employment law #1 | Webinar series for international clients doing business in Germany

Hiring in Germany

Speakers Dr. Christian Maron & Dr. Benedikt Groh & Others
Online Online
13 August 2024, 17:30 - 18:15 CEST
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