Employment Law Germany

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09:30	An overview of the employment law framework in Germany Setting the scene: Germany’s labour market and legal framework What is so different about German employment law? Current trends and developments
10:15	Hiring employees, background screening and contracts of employment Practical advice on drafting terms and conditions of employment An update on annual leave, working time, employee remuneration, sick pay, holiday entitlement References Cost of employing in Germany – social security contributions and typical contractual benefits
11:15	Coffee
11:30	Day to day employee management Highlighting some key differences in approach Equal treatment of employees : what is the situation in Germany? Understanding the Equal Treatment Act and the scope of provisions Discipline and grievances: key differences to the position in the UK
12:30	Lunch
13:30	Collective bargaining and relationships with trade unions Working with the works council: the relationship, pre-conditions and participation rights Understanding how the works council becomes involved in personnel matters: preparing your HR team Dismissal consultation: the rules
14:30	Termination of employment Ways of terminating employment General unfair dismissal protection Special dismissal protection and works council involvement Employment tribunals
15:30	Tea
15:45	What’s on the horizon? Future developments in labour law Concerns for employers
16:15	Questions and answers
16:30	End of seminar

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