An Introduction to German employment law

A practical guide for HR managers and senior leaders/directors who have (or may be planning to have) responsibility for workers in Germany.

Some elements of German employment law e.g. those which derived from EU legislation will be familiar to employers from other jurisdictions. This webinar focuses on employment protection that derives solely from German law or from EU legislation, but with differing approaches to interpretation compared to other jurisdictions such as the UK. Content Includes:

• The role of works councils and employee representatives on boards
• Recruitment including disability quotas
• Benefits & entitlement to leave e.g. for parents and carers
• Discrimination, dismissal, law suits and settlement
• Focus on redundancy and the role of the works council
• What is new and on the horizon