BAG strengthens the rights of released works council members in the event of remuneration adjustments
On March 20, 2025, the Federal Labour Court (BAG) issued an important ruling on the remuneration of released works council members (case no.: 7 AZR 46/240). The decision clarifies important questions regarding the burden of presentation and proof when adjusting the remuneration of this group of people. Remuneration of released works council members According to Section 37 (4) sentence 1 of the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG), works council members are entitled to remuneration that corresponds to that of comparable employees.
