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3 reasons to establish a works council

Many companies do not have a works council, even though they should. When is it mandatory to establish one? What are the advantages of a works council? What are the consequences if your company does not have a works council?

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Purchase of stolen cultural objects. What are the consequences?

Stolen cultural objects must be returned to the country of origin. What are your rights and duties if you have bought art in good faith that is claimed to have been stolen?

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Discrimination during the application process

Discrimination in the recruitment and hiring of new staff is not permitted. When do you, as an employer, discriminate during the application process, even unintentionally? And how can you prevent this, also if you use AI?

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Lease of business premises: adjusting the rent

What should you bear in mind if you want to change the rent for your business premises? When are you allowed to adjust the price yourself? And in which cases do you have to go to court?

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How do you terminate a continuing performance agreement?

In principle, a continuing performance agreement can always be terminated, even if no arrangements have been made in this regard. But you can’t just do it. What do you need to take into account when terminating the agreement? And what if you want to deviate from the arrangements made about terminating the agreement?

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Importing art from outside EU will become more difficult

A new EU regulation requires anyone wishing to import cultural goods into the EU to have an import license or submit an importer’s declaration from 28 June 2025 onwards. When is which type of document required? How does it affect art dealers, galleries, auction houses and collectors, both inside and outside the EU?

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Legislative proposal for greater security for flex workers

The government wants to improve the legal position of flex workers with a new law. What will it mean for employers and flex workers if the legislative proposal is adopted? What new rules will you need to take into account?

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Statutory minimum hourly wage

The statutory minimum hourly wage changes every six months. What are the new amounts as of 1 July 2025?

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