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The works council in times of crisis

Publication date 24 April 2020

The right to be consulted and the right of consent are ‘special powers’ of the works council. The works council has these powers at all times, hence also in times of crisis. Regarding the corona crisis: What are the rights of the works council? When should the works council be involved?

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