The right of co-determination in occupational health and safety (Section 87 (1) No. 7 BetrVG) is gaining momentum. Works councils are increasingly leveraging it in the context of operational changes. But how far does this right of co-determination extend?
- Can works councils demand new hires?
- Can they enforce minimum staffing levels to protect employees' health – or, conversely, prevent operational changes?
- How far does the right of co-determination under Section 87 (1) No. 7 BetrVG go when it comes to workplace reintegration management?
I provide answers to these and other questions in the BeckOGK, which is now available online.