German Employment Law: Ready for 2027
Practical Guidance for HR, Legal and Management
- Up-to-date expert knowledge
- Certificate of completion
- Compatibility with mobile devices
Online-Seminar
From
1.260,00 €
plus VAT
Services & Process
Veranstaltung - 1.260,-€ zzgl. MwSt.
The participation fee includes comprehensive documentation, active and vitality breaks as well as a certificate of participation (available in your customer portal) and a FAO certificate (6.5 hours) on request.
Booking details
Online-Seminar
From
1.260,00 €
plus VAT
Services & Process
Veranstaltung - 1.260,-€ zzgl. MwSt.
The participation fee includes comprehensive documentation, active and vitality breaks as well as a certificate of participation (available in your customer portal) and a FAO certificate (6.5 hours) on request.
The seminar does provide basic knowledge as well as recommendations for a legally compliant and pragmatic approach when dealing with German employment/labour law. After attending the seminar, you will have in
particular an overview of all key aspects of German employment law and of selected specialties.
Your speaker
What to Expect
- General introduction and principles - definitions, facts & figures
- Recruitment and conclusion of the employment contract
- Rights and duties of employer and employee
- Termination of the employment relationship
- Works council and trade union relations
- Update on court decisions in key areas
Who Should Attend
This seminar has been tailored for executives and HR professionals dealing with German employment law within companies or corporate groups, or as independent service providers.
The seminar is aimed at employers, in particular
- shareholders,
- managing directors and board members,
- HR managers and other employees in human resources
- as well as executives from the business areas,
who regularly deal with German employment/labour law.
Objective of the Event
This seminar equips foreign in-house counsel and HR managers in international companies with a clear understanding of Germany's complex employment regulations. Gain a comprehensive overview of key aspects of German employment law, including critical updates on recent court rulings related to unfair dismissal, compensation, bonuses, and minimum wage requirements.
Key Takeaways:
- Grasp the structure and unique aspects of German employment law.
- Build confidence in managing daily employment-related tasks and resolving challenges in the German legal context.
- Learn practical tools for hiring, dismissing employees, and handling business restructuring in compliance with German law.
- Essential German legal vocabulary will be introduced, so no prior knowledge of German is required.
- Stay informed on recent court decisions regarding dismissals, employment contracts, the Minimum Wage Act, and other essential topics.
After attending the seminar, you will have a solid overview of German employment law fundamentals and specific nuances that are critical for effective HR and legal management in Germany.
Your Benefit
The seminar does provide:
- basic knowledge and overview of all key aspects of German employment law
- recommendations for a legally compliant and pragmatic approach when dealing with German employment/labour law.
- Up-to-date expert knowledge
- Certificate of completion
Programme
von 9:00 bis 17:00 Uhr
- Employee - definition - facts & figures
- Employer - definition - facts & figures
- Trade unions & works council
- Conflict resolution
- Hiring - principle of free choice
- Hiring - sources of information
- Conclusion of employment contract
- Works council's rights related to hiring
- Duty to work
- Duty to be loyal
- Duty of confidentiality & duty not to compete
- Reduced employee's liability in case of breach of duty
- Duty to employ & duty to pay remuneration
- Work Time Act
- Sick pay, statutory holiday pay, paid holiday / vacation
- Maternity protection, parental leave, care leave / family care leave
- Part Time
- Types of end of contract
- Formal (non-)requirements for termination
- Material requirements (ordinary termination)
- Material requirements (extraordinary termination)
- Special rules for mass / collective dismissal
- Special protection against dismissal
Parties involved
Parties involved
- Employee - definition - facts & figures
- Employer - definition - facts & figures
- Trade unions & works council
- Conflict resolution
Hiring & conclusion of employment contract
Hiring & conclusion of employment contract
- Hiring - principle of free choice
- Hiring - sources of information
- Conclusion of employment contract
- Works council's rights related to hiring
Employee's main duties
Employee's main duties
- Duty to work
- Duty to be loyal
- Duty of confidentiality & duty not to compete
- Reduced employee's liability in case of breach of duty
Employer's main duties
Employer's main duties
- Duty to employ & duty to pay remuneration
- Work Time Act
- Sick pay, statutory holiday pay, paid holiday / vacation
- Maternity protection, parental leave, care leave / family care leave
- Part Time
Termination
Termination
- Types of end of contract
- Formal (non-)requirements for termination
- Material requirements (ordinary termination)
- Material requirements (extraordinary termination)
- Special rules for mass / collective dismissal
- Special protection against dismissal
Downloads
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Frequently asked questions about our online seminars
What are the system requirements?
You need a stable internet connection. For an optimal learning experience, we recommend using the latest version of the Microsoft Edge browser. Google Chrome, for example, would also be possible under Windows.
You will need a headset, loudspeaker or telephone to transmit the sound.
You can find more information at: support.zoom.us/hc/de/articles/201362023-Systemanforderungen-für-PC-Mac-und-Linux
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Can I carry out a technical check in advance?
You can carry out a technical check in advance to make sure that everything works properly during the online seminar.
Click on the green "Participate" button for your booked event in the customer portal and you will be taken directly to the Learning Space. If you see the page for your training course, then the login has worked. Now please test whether the conference room (see menu on the left) is working. You will recognize this in advance by the message "Meeting has not yet started". Then you are well prepared for your online participation.
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Do I have to use a PC headset for the online seminar?
No, our Learning Space supports all standard PC microphones and loudspeakers as well as dial-in via telephone.
However, working with a PC headset is much more convenient for online seminars.
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You do not have authorization to use ZOOM? Please contact us.
Do I have to use a PC headset for the online seminar?
No, our Learning Space supports all standard PC microphones and loudspeakers as well as dial-in via telephone.
However, working with a PC headset is much more convenient for online seminars.
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You do not have authorization to use ZOOM? Please contact us.
How does it work?
The online seminars take place online, live and interactively. They are controlled and held by our speakers. You as a participant take part from different locations on your end devices. You will see presentation documents and listen to our speakers' presentations via Internet telephony (VoIP) or the classic telephone connection. You also have the opportunity to ask questions directly via the audio connection or in the chat.
1. start the seminar conveniently via the customer portal.
2. use a headset, loudspeaker or telephone to transmit the audio.
3. watch the speaker's presentation
4. ask your questions via the audio or chat function and discuss with the speakers and other participants.
What are the advantages of our online seminars?
Learn conveniently at the location of your choice
No travel and accommodation costs
With live question function
Intensive exchange and interaction
LIVE online seminar - how it works
The event will take place live and interactively via our Learning Space, in which the Zoom application is integrated (no software installation required!). The speaker is very much looking forward to the event with you. In order to be able to conduct this event interactively and to ensure the exchange, camera and sound are required.
Access data and dial-in
You log in to the customer portal at members.forum-institut.de/login with your user name (e-mail address) and password. Please ensure that you have access to the customer portal before the day of the event. On the day of the event, you can start your online training in the customer portal directly in the respective event by clicking on the "Participate" button.
Required technology
Please use a current version of your browser. We recommend the use of Microsoft Edge. You need a stable internet connection. Please do not use a VPN connection. Please check in advance that your microphone or headset and camera are working.
PreMeeting & Technical Test
Get to know our Learning Space and gain confidence: You can take part in one of our PreMeetings free of charge, registration is not required. You can find the dates and access data for our PreMeetings in your customer account. A PreMeeting offers you the opportunity to get to know our Learning Space better. It is a non-binding offer for all customers and is not a prerequisite for your participation. If no PreMeeting date suits you, but you would like a technology check in advance, please contact us.
Specialist lawyer for labor law
Are you a specialist lawyer for employment law? This seminar meets the training requirements according to § 15 FAO. For this purpose, you must leave your video camera switched on during the online seminar so that we can check your continuous attendance. If you are interested, please let us know in good time before the seminar begins.
This is what distinguishes this event
Live and interactive!
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Further Information
Your Contact Person
We are happy to advise you personally and individually.
Daniyel Demir
Deputy Department Manager
+49 6221 500-822
d.demir@forum-institut.de