SE Participation Act

This includes both the traditional workers’ council
level of representation of employee interests before management and the co-
determination level of employee involvement in the supervision of
management. The Act sets forth procedures for the employees to elect a
negotiating committee in order to reach agreement on these matters with the
employer. Only if negotiations fail, does the model foreseen by the Act become
compulsory. Those involved in the negotiations are protected against unfair
pressure from the employer and are also given rights to consult trade unions
and other outside bodies – including professional consultants – as necessary.