Landmark ruling on the co-determination rights of works councils for special payments
In a decision dated May 20, 2022, the Regional Labour Court of Cologne ruled that if the works council refuses to approve a special payment, a decision by the conciliation committee can replace it (9 TaBV 19/22). The Cologne Regional Labor Court thus contradicts previous rulings. In Germany, works councils have a right of co-determination in matters relating to wage setting in companies and businesses. This right of co-determination is
