IG Metall and its works councils stand with employees. Works councils are working to find solutions within workplaces. To support you, we’ve provided in-depth information and practical guidance for works councils and other activists on our“Portal for Activists.”
IG Metall Short-Time Work Benefit Calculator (KuG Calculator)
Calculate short-time work benefits quickly and easily for your colleagues. Thanks to IG Metall’s KuG Calculator, this is now possible for all active members. The KuG Calculator can be used for all industries within IG Metall’s organizational scope. The calculator takes into account the most recent collective bargaining agreements in the metal and electronics industries. It can also calculate other cost-sharing arrangements and account for various additional collective bargaining or company-specific top-up payment regulations.
Recommendations and Legal Information for Works Councils – Strengthening Health Protection Through Co-determination
In addition to basic information on the coronavirus and how to handle the coronavirus crisis in the workplace, a guide onthe “Portal for Active Members”includes the following:
- Handling Sick Leave
- Entitlement to Pay in Case of Illness, Daycare Center Closures, or Mandated Quarantine
- Dealing with Lost Work Time Due to Supply Chain Disruptions Resulting from the Spread of the Virus
- New KuG regulations through regulatory authority and new KuG regulations for temporary workers
- Criteria for Decision-Making by Works Councils, General Works Councils, and Group Works Councils
- Handling of employee meetings
- Aspects related to business travel
- Stabilization measures for companies
10 Measures to Protect Against the Coronavirus in the Workplace
The works council has a say in decisions regarding measures for employee health and safety. It also has the right to take the initiative. If the employer fails to act, the works council is even obligated to exercise this right. We have compiled the 10 measures for you as an infographic (under “Additional Tools”) and as a practical guide.
FAQ on Pandemic Workplace Agreements
“Coronavirus” does not override either the law or the company constitution. Protecting employees’ health and ensuring their wages are paid are top priorities. An FAQ on the Funktionärsnetz provides all the key answers to questions about potential company agreements during a pandemic.
Co-determination Aspects of Short-Time Work Due to COVID-19
- Who is liable for order cancellations that result in lost work time?
- Is there a right to short-time work?
- What is the role of the works council in this process?
All these questions are addressed in a summary of co-determination aspects related to short-time work due to the coronavirus.
Sample Works Agreement on the Introduction of Short-Time Work
In companies with a works council, the works council has a mandatory right of co-determination. It must approve short-time work via a works agreement. You’ll find a sample in the COVID-19 resource kit.
Sample Company Agreement on Remote Work
If employees have the option to work from home, they should take advantage of it due to the coronavirus. The“Portal für Aktive”explains which provisions works councils should consider when concluding a corresponding works agreement and provides a sample works agreement.
Coronavirus Online Seminars for Works Councils and Union Activists
Starting this week, our training centers are offering various online seminars, such as “Works Council Action During the Coronavirus Pandemic,” “Short-Time Work,” and “Implementing Our Monitoring and Evaluation Agreement.” You can find the first links on the “Portal for Active Members.”
Social Media Templates for Countering COVID-19 Fake News
The uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 crisis is being exploited to spread fabricated and false claims about IG Metall and its members. Remember: Only what is published on our official channels actually comes from IG Metall. In the “COVID-19 Toolkit (Additional Resources for COVID-19),” you’ll find templates for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
COVID-19 FAQ for Youth and Apprentice Representatives
This FAQ provides answers to the following questions from youth and apprentice representatives:
- What happens if my vocational school closes?
- My company is closing, and all apprentices are being sent home. What happens to the training curriculum and the continued payment of the apprenticeship stipend?
- My company has applied for short-time work. Does this also apply to apprentices?
- Chambers of Industry and Commerce and Chambers of Crafts have announced that exam dates for final and interim exams will be postponed. However, my apprenticeship ends before then. What should I do now?
- Is working from home an option during vocational training? What alternatives does the Youth and Apprentice Representative (JAV) have instead?
- What happens if it does happen? A COVID-19 case in the training workshop?
Apprenticeships During the (Coronavirus) Crisis, Vocational Training Today, March 2020
- Infection control and health protection for apprentices
- Changes to the training plan
- Apprenticeship from home
- Mobile learning in times of crisis
- Apprenticeship at the Limit (Short-Time Work and Bankruptcy)
- Examinations During the Crisis
- When Vocational Schools Close
Assessment and Table on the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Protection Shield
The federal government aims to cushion the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through various packages of measures and support instruments. For IG Metall, the top priority is safeguarding jobs and incomes. We have prepared an assessment, including a table, for IG Metall members.
Legal Protection Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic are also having an impact on legal protection work. We’ve summarized everything you need to know in 7 points.
Information for (Expectant) Parents—COVID-19 Guide
Given the government-mandated closures of childcare facilities and schools, as well as the use of reduced work hours, there are a number of things for (expectant) parents to consider.
(The portal page is continuously updated as soon as new content is published.)
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