Training in English for HR departments led by a renowned attorney
Termination Rights in German Employment Law
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Inhalte
Das erwartet Sie
- The different types of employment termination: dismissals, resignations, and termination agreements
- Severance pay negotiations
- Legal requirements for dismissals, including notice periods
- The role of the social compensation plan as a collective agreement
- How to negotiate a social compensation plan
- The role of the works council in personnel matters and their role in social plan agreements with the employer
- Best practices for drafting and negotiating termination agreements to avoid legal disputes.
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Who is the seminar suitable for?
- HR Managers
- International HR professionals
- Employer representatives
- Business leaders
- Finance committee members
seminar duration:
2
days
1.220 € zzgl. MwSt.
booking- 12 Nationwide Sessions
- Flexible Scheduling Options (in-person and online formats)
- Led by renowned lawyers specializing in labour law and works constitution matters.
- Practical and Action-Oriented
- Participants learn to navigate labor law challenges proactively and professionally
- You´ll learn handling processes like dismissals and social compensation plans more efficiently and in compliance with the law.
- Learn through practical examples and case studies to enhance application of concepts.
- Get answers to your specific questions and benefit from small group settings for optimized learning.
- Benefit from an intimate learning environment for direct interaction and tailored support.
- Receive a certificate at the end of the course to validate your participation and knowledge gained.
Topics & Details
Termination Law in Germany
- Overview of termination types
- Notice periods
- Reasons for dismissal
- Special protections against dismissal for specific groups: Pregnant employees, disabled employees, employees on parental leave.
Termination Agreements and Severance pay in German Labour Law
- Legal structure
- Dismissal Process
- Negotiation strategies
- Severance pay and its role in termination agreements.
Social compensation plan
- The legal requirements for collective dismissals.
- The role of the social compensation plan
- Negotiating a social compensation plan.
Works Council rights and role
- Key principles of Works Constitution Law in Germany
- The co-determination rights of the works council in the case of dismissal
- Best practices for engaging the works council in strategic personnel decisions.

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“Learn from Experts and Apply What You’ve Learned”
A renowned attorney will lead this 2-day German employment law training in English.
We designed this course for employers or their HR departments in international companies in Germany. It covers the essential rights of termination of employment contracts in Germany.
You will see all the important points, such as works council rights, severance pay, and social plans. Additionally, you will gain also important practical skills, teached by an experienced attorney in German labour law. This will help you successfully complete risk management and navigate legal regulations more effectively.
In short, you will finish this training ready to influence decisions that shape your company’s future.
Together, we make these topics yours too.
By working together, we turn these challenges into opportunities. This way, you can confidently use what you’ve learned in real-life situations.