Rechte und Pflichten als Betriebsratsmitglied

With the election to the works council, a new chapter begins for the newly elected members in their professional lives. In addition to their regular work, they now take on a voluntary position and represent the interests of their colleagues to the employer as representatives of the workforce. This brings many new responsibilities. The brochure explains the role of the works council in the company in simple and easily understandable language. Newly elected members will find answers to important questions: How much does a works council member earn? When is a leave of absence possible? Am I entitled to training? Concrete practical tips, sample letters, and flowcharts help them navigate their new role and balance their regular work with their duties as a works council member. With an online quiz: Through control questions, the works council can review the knowledge acquired online and assess their own level of understanding.

Contents include:
• The works council position as a voluntary role
• Leave of absence for works council activities
• Compensation questions and time off in lieu
• Entitlement to training and further education
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations
• Special protection against dismissal.