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Works council remuneration in Germany: mo’ money, still problems
13/12/2023
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Till Heimann KLIEMT.HR Lawyers
Dr Till Heimann is a partner and Certified Employment Specialist at KLIEMT.HR Lawyers
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Sophie Haubold of Kliemt.HR
Sophie Haubold, Maître en droit, is an associate at KLIEMT.HR Lawyers

 

After years of debate, the government has proposed a draft bill to “fix” issues around potentially incorrect remuneration for works council members, and the related risk for management to be held liable for violation of their fiduciary duties.