co-determination
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co-determination
The right of employees to be involved in their company's decisions, especially through representatives on bodies such as the supervisory board or works council. It is a central element of German labor law.
Die paritätische Mitbestimmung im Aufsichtsrat gibt den Arbeitnehmern eine starke Stimme.
Parity-based co-determination on the supervisory board gives employees a strong voice.
The word is made up of the prefix 'mit-' (with) and the noun 'Bestimmung' (from 'bestimmen', to decide). Literally, it means having the right to 'mitzubestimmen' (to have a say in decisions).
Die Mitarbeiter fordern mehr Mitbestimmung bei strategischen Fragen.
The employees are demanding more co-determination in strategic matters.
'Mitbestimmung' (co-determination) is a central term in German labor law and corporate culture. It describes a legally anchored right of employees to influence company decisions.
Das deutsche Modell der Mitbestimmung ist international bekannt.
The German model of co-determination is internationally known.
Common phrases include 'ein Recht auf Mitbestimmung haben' (to have a right to co-determination), 'die Mitbestimmung der Arbeitnehmer' (employee co-determination), and 'Mitbestimmung fordern' (to demand co-determination). It is often used in the context of works councils or supervisory boards.
Der Betriebsrat setzt sich für die Mitbestimmung der Belegschaft ein.
The works council advocates for the workforce's co-determination.
participation / cooperation
Mitwirkung means that employees actively contribute to a shared task. Mitbestimmung goes further: it gives employees the right to be involved in company decisions. Mitwirkung is suitable for practical participation, while Mitbestimmung is suitable for regulated involvement in decision-making.
Durch die Mitbestimmung konnten die Beschäftigten an der Entscheidung über die neuen Arbeitszeiten teilnehmen.
Through co-determination, the employees were able to participate in the decision about the new working hours.
Die Mitwirkung der Beschäftigten erleichterte die Einführung der neuen Arbeitszeiten.
The employees’ participation made it easier to introduce the new working hours.
