The statutory obligations of a company operating under the principle of codetermination involve worker representation, decision-making inclusion, shared decision-making, and informing the works council.
The statutory obligations of a company operating under the principle of codetermination are characterized by several factors:
- Worker representation: The company may reject a works council if worker representation is inadequate.
- Informing and including: The company must inform the works council and include it in decision making.
- Shared decision making: The company and the works council share decision making, accountability, and legal liability.
- Informing but independent decision making: The company must inform the works council but may make decisions without its input.