Massenentlassungsrecht: Stärkere Verhandlungsposition für Betriebsräte

In two rulings dated April 1, 2026, the Federal Labor Court fundamentally tightened the legal consequences of errors in mass redundancy procedures. Raphael Lugowski explains what has changed and why the new case law strengthens the position of works councils in cases of workforce reduction. 00:00 Introduction to Mass Redundancy Law 02:49 Case Study: Airline in Insolvency 06:56 The Role of the Dismissal Restriction 09:37 Changes in the Legal Situation for Employers 13:43 Impact on Works Council Activities 19:35 Conclusion and Outlook This episode addresses the consequences of an employer submitting a mass redundancy notification to the Federal Employment Agency before the consultation process with the works council is complete. For works councils, this case law significantly alters the dynamics of negotiations during company restructuring involving workforce reductions. Employers can no longer shorten the consultation process by submitting a notification prematurely but must complete it in its entirety. Subscribe to the podcast: Works Council Podcast – available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms Subscribe to the newsletter: https://betriebsrat-kanzlei.de/vollel... Website: www.betriebsrat-kanzlei.de LinkedIn:   / betriebsrat-kanzlei   Legal notice: The content of this video is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. About this channel: Raphael Lugowski is a specialist lawyer for employment law and, through his law firm, advises works councils nationwide on all matters of co-determination. In the Works Council Podcast and on this channel, topics related to works constitution law are presented in a practical and easily understandable way. #WorksCouncil #EmploymentLaw #OperationalChange #Co-determination #Dismissal