The future of works council work: Online training courses for works councils

As is generally the case with continuing education, online training courses are also becoming increasingly important for works councils. In a ruling dated February 7, 2024 (BeckRS 2024, 1398), the Federal Labor Court (BAG) addressed the question of the equivalence of online training compared to face-to-face training. This article examines this decision and provides an overview of the training entitlement under works constitution law, the associated obligation of the employer to bear the costs, and the practical implementation of online training courses.