Law and data protection
BetrVG
Abbreviation for Betriebsverfassungsgesetz
In short and in plain language
The BetrVG is the German law on works councils.
It sets out how a works council is elected and what rights it has.
For example, it has a say when technology can track how staff work. This often concerns new software.
Definition
The BetrVG is the German Works Constitution Act, which governs cooperation between employer and works council. Among other things it covers the election and rights of the works council, such as co-determination on technical systems that monitor conduct or performance. This can matter in IT projects when new software records such data.