Staff Council

The general duties of the Staff Council are set out in Section 59 of the Lower Saxony Staff Representation Act (NPersVG). These include

1. to ensure that all employees of the department are treated in accordance with the law and fairness, in particular that there is no discrimination against persons because of their origin, religion, nationality, origin, sexual identity, political or trade union activity or attitude, because of their age, disability or, in accordance with number 5, because of their gender
2. to ensure that the laws, ordinances, collective agreements, agreements pursuant to § 81, service agreements and administrative regulations applicable in favour of employees are implemented
3. to work towards the implementation of measures that benefit the department and its employees
4. To receive suggestions and complaints from employees and, if they appear justified, to work towards their resolution through negotiation with the department
5. to ensure that measures to promote equal rights for women and men are implemented, in particular on the basis of plans to establish equal rights for women and men
6. to promote the integration and professional development of young employees and trainees, severely disabled persons, non-permanent employees and other vulnerable employees
7. to promote the integration and professional development of employees with a migration background and to promote understanding between employees of different backgrounds
8. to work towards the election of representatives for severely disabled employees
9. to work closely with the youth and trainee representatives to safeguard the interests of young employees and trainees; to this end, it may request proposals and opinions

If there is a suspicion that legal provisions are being violated in the respective employment relationship or if there are problems in the employment relationship, please contact us so that we can take care of your affairs!