Webinar

Dec 2, 2021

Webinar Recording: Europe: Better, Worse, or Merely Different? - Episode 1: Living with Works Councils

An occasional series presented by Seyfarth's International Department
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About the Program

Many people recognize the Works Council as one of, if not the defining characteristics of the European workplace

Although Works Councils are not universally popular among European employers, it’s quite common to find businesses investing in Europe from North America and elsewhere who are wary of, or even hostile towards them especially when those businesses encounter a Works Councils for the first time.

Seyfarth attorneys Pete Talibart, Ana Cid, Tessa Cranfield, Laurence Harvey Wood, and Glenn Smith will explore Works Councils and discuss various topics and questions surrounding them, including:

  • Demystifying the Works Council concept and describing how and why it forms such an integral part of so many European workplaces. 
  • Comparing and contrasting Works Councils with Trades Unions that inward investors to Europe are often more familiar with. 
  • Using micro case studies to show how Works Councils can often help to manage an employer’s compliance obligations in Europe. 
  • Offering some thoughts as to how an employer might want to develop its Works Council management strategy.
  • How to learn to live with Works Councils.

Speakers

Ana Cid, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Tessa Cranfield, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP
Laurence Harvey Wood, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP

Moderator

Martin Hopkins, Director of European Practice Development, Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP


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This webinar is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC, FL and VA. The following jurisdictions accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. To request CLE credit, fill out the recorded attendance form linked above and return it to CLE@seyfarth.com. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on December 1, 2022.