Works councils
We ensure that works councils sit at the table with strength and confidence
Works councils
We ensure that works councils sit at the table with strength and confidence
Lawyer for works councils (WC)
Is your WC looking for legal support to function more effectively? Are you facing complex issues regarding reorganizations, employment conditions, or important business decisions? As WC members, you want the best for your colleagues and the organization, but it can be difficult to take the right steps without legal knowledge.
We understand the challenges you face as a WC. Despite your dedication to doing well, the lack of specific legal knowledge can hinder you. Additionally, you have regular functions alongside WC duties, so time is limited. Therefore, we offer solutions that are fast, concrete, and careful, with consideration for both employee interests and the organization. This increases the WC’s influence in practice.
We offer specific solutions
Stand stronger as a Works Council
As a member of the works council, you face major decisions. How do you assess a reorganization? How do you negotiate employment conditions? And what information must be provided to the works council? Without legal knowledge, it is difficult to quickly find the right arguments and truly exercise influence. We ensure that you as a works council know what your rights are and also how to legally substantiate your position. This way, you enter conversations with confidence, make an impact, and safeguard both employee interests and organizational continuity.
Legal certainty in reorganizations and strategic business decisions
As a works council, you want to take the right steps at the right time during major organizational changes. We ensure that you know exactly what your rights and influence are, so you can take action at the right moment and make optimal use of the works council's advisory and/or consent rights.
Legal certainty
As a works council, you want to take the right steps at the right time during major organizational changes. We ensure that you know exactly what your rights and influence are, so you can take action at the right moment and make optimal use of the works council's advisory and/or consent rights.
Clarity in consent and advisory procedures
For important decisions such as reorganizations, mergers, or changes in employment conditions, it is crucial to know whether consent or advice is required. We clarify which legal provisions apply and what this means for the works council's role. By making complex regulations understandable, we help you make well-founded choices and confidently engage in discussions with management.
Clarity in consent and advice
For important decisions such as reorganizations, mergers, or changes in employment conditions, it is crucial to know whether consent or advice is required. We clarify which legal provisions apply and what this means for the works council's role. By making complex regulations understandable, we help you make well-founded choices and confidently engage in discussions with management.
Coaching and knowledge building for a strong WC
We offer customized training and workshops for the entire WC on topics including co-determination law, consent and advisory rights, and strategic negotiation. This way, you collectively develop the knowledge and skills to make well-founded decisions and engage more strongly with management.
Coaching and knowledge development
We offer customized training and workshops for the entire WC on topics including co-determination law, consent and advisory rights, and strategic negotiation. This way, you collectively develop the knowledge and skills to make well-founded decisions and engage more strongly with management.
Guidance in merging works councils
During mergers or reorganizations, combining different works councils can be complex. This raises questions about co-determination, authorities, and cooperation. We help with the legal frameworks and the establishment of the new WC structure, so that co-determination remains well-organized – during and after the transition.
Guidance in works council mergers
During mergers or reorganizations, combining different works councils can be complex. This raises questions about co-determination, authorities, and cooperation. We help with the legal frameworks and the establishment of the new WC structure, so that co-determination remains well-organized – during and after the transition.
Our approach
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Strategic intake
During an initial conversation, we map out what challenges the WC is facing. We discuss the issues, any time pressure, and examine which form of support fits best.
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Personal strategy
We develop an approach that takes into account both the legal rules and the dynamics within the organization. This can range from scenarios for reorganizations and employment condition changes to strategic advice on important WC decisions.
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Effective execution
From drafting an advisory letter to supporting meetings with management: we support the WC in legal matters. This way, the WC remains focused on employee interests.
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Customized solutions
In addition to one-time advice, there is the possibility of a subscription model, ensuring the WC has continuous legal guidance and coaching. This way, knowledge grows and the WC remains strong in decision-making.
Why Works Councils choose us
Directly applicable advice
Concrete, applicable advice that aligns with your WC authorities and available time. You receive concrete advice that fits within your WC authorities and allows you to get started immediately.
Accessible advice
Are you unsure whether a decision requires advice or consent? We provide quick clarity, so you take the right steps in time.
Knowledge strengthening & coaching
The dedication within the WC is supplemented with legal knowledge, so everyone acts more confidently. With the right knowledge and skills, you can achieve more as a WC.
Long-term collaboration
Flexible support, whether you have a one-time issue or regularly need legal input
Flexible and sustainable support
Whether it concerns a one-time legal issue or regular guidance, we offer support that grows with the WC. Through longer collaboration, we get to know the organization better, making advice faster and better aligned with practice.
Always quickly reachable
We think along with you immediately and respond quickly to urgent WC issues.
Clear cost structure
Clear agreements about costs, with consideration for your training budget
Experience from a Works Council
"As a WC of a medium-sized organization, we wanted to be sure we were legally strong during a major reorganization. We were extremely dedicated to representing our colleagues well, but lacked the legal expertise. Thanks to the guidance from Wessel Van der Lans, we understood exactly which steps we needed to take, and we could represent our colleagues with confidence in negotiations with management. The collaboration felt like a true partnership: fast, clear, and always focused on a practically feasible solution."
WC chairman at an international IT company
Our specialists are ready for you
- A dedicated point of contact
- Tailored strategic advice
- Decisive execution
Knowledge Base
Learn more about employment law
In our knowledge base, you will find all employment law topics for works councils.
The Dismissal Prohibition for Works Council Members Explained
Advisory Rights & Consent Rights: how to Increase your Influence as a Works Council
What does the works council do? Tasks, rights and influence in practice
Call directly for legal advice
Are you as a works council facing an important decision? Contact us today for fast, clear support.