Work Council Support
Expert guidance for your Work Council setup
Our Work Council support helps you manage one of the most complex parts of international HR setup. When employee representation becomes mandatory, we guide you through the full process in line with local legislation and local language requirements.
With our support, you:
Set up a Work Council compliantly with a clear structure and well-managed process.
Overcome local complexity when legislation, procedures, and communication need to happen in the local language.
Rely on expert HR guidance without needing to build all local knowledge in-house.
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Our 3 phase approach to Work Council setup
Step 1: Preparation and assessment
We assess your workforce, determine whether a Work Council is required, and define the right structure and approach for your international organisation.
Step 2: Establishment and election process
We support the full setup of your Work Council, including planning and coordinating the election process in line with local legislation.
Step 3: Ongoing support and compliance
We help you manage your Work Council after establishment by providing guidance on rights, obligations, and local labour law requirements.
Facing Work Council requirements across countries
International growth often creates HR obligations that are not easy to navigate from a central team. A Works Council is a clear example of that.
You may need support when:
- Your organisation is expanding and your HR processes need to scale internationally
- You have reached the employee threshold where a Works Council becomes mandatory
- The process must be set up in the local language
- Your internal team is unfamiliar with local legislation or formal election procedures
- You want to avoid delays, compliance risks, or mistakes in the setup process
More than just an administrative process
Setting up a Works Council is not just an administrative task. It requires knowledge of:
- Local legal requirements
- Employee representation rules
- Election procedures
- Governance documentation
- Statutory rights and obligations
- Communication in the local language
Without that expertise, organisations can struggle to establish the right structure, follow the correct process, and remain compliant from the start.
Strengthen your international HR setup
Setting up a Work Council is an important step, but it’s only one part of building a compliant and scalable HR structure across countries. To further strengthen your setup, you can combine this service with additional support:
- Operational HR Support – Ongoing HR guidance and day-to-day support to manage employee relations and Work Council interactions effectively.
- Payroll & HR Full Service – Ensure alignment between your Work Council, payroll processes, and broader HR operations across countries.
- HR Policy Development – Develop clear, compliant HR policies that support governance, employee representation, and local requirements.
- Employment & onboarding support – Create compliant contracts and processes that align with local legislation and Work Council obligations.
