Works Constitution Act

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The Works Constitution Act (German: Betriebsverfassungsgesetz), abbreviated BetrVG, is a German federal law governing the right of employees to form a works council.[1]

History[]

  • 1920 The (Works Council Act) mandated consultative bodies for workers in businesses with more than 20 employees.
  • The first iteration of the Works Constitution Act was passed on 11 October 1952 and was initially opposed by trade unions.[2]
  • 1972 The Betriebsverfassungsgesetz was updated and reissued.
  • 2001 The Betriebsverfassungsgesetz was significantly strengthened right of workers.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Germany - Works Constitution Act". International Labour Organization. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  2. ^ "WORKS CONSTITUTION". Eurofound. Retrieved 2021-02-21.

External links[]

Legal text by BMJV – German, English translation


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