Set up a works council

Laboraid

Become a founder in your company.​

You can easily set up a works council with us. And with our templates, you know exactly what needs to be done and when.

Werde Gründer:in in deinem Unternehmen und verbessere deine Rechte am Arbeitsplatz. Wir helfen dir, einen Betriebsrat zu gründen.
Our goal

Better rights for everyone.

We support from the beginning - without end. Our goal is better rights for all workers.
From the nursing specialist to the head doctor. In many areas, the employer can no longer act effectively without the consent of the works council. This makes co-determination enforceable.

Did you know already?

Works councils & unions

The legislator allows strong operational co-determination starting with a number of employees of just five in the company, of whom at least three are entitled to vote. The works council strengthens the legal position of employees in the company.

Betriebsräte & Gewerkschaften
Werde Gründer:in in deinem Unternehmen und verbessere deine Rechte am Arbeitsplatz. Wir helfen dir, einen Betriebsrat zu gründen.
Already aware?

Co-determination increases job satisfaction.

According to studies, companies with a works council are more innovative, more productive, have lower fluctuation and have a better family-friendly working policy. With a works council, all employees in the company have more rights and are better involved in operational decision-making processes.

Make work better.​

Laboraid is a team of lawyers, legal engineers and professors specializing in employment law. We are working on solutions that increase the safety of employees.​

Works council election process

Protection against dismissal. From the beginning.

1

Find out in our works guide whether you could set up a works council in your company.

2

Find at least two colleagues who will initiate the establishment of a works council with you.

3

Invite all your colleagues to a works meeting and choose an election board with them: This board will oversee the election and be responsible for the overall progress.

4

Now it's time to prepare for the election: who can vote and be elected? What deadlines do I need to consider? How do I get in touch with the employer?

Works council means:
Better Wages Job Security Equal Opportunity

Our works guide: Find out more for sure.