HR Glossary
HR Glossary
Works Agreement Home Office
A works agreement defines binding rules for hybrid and remote work between employer and works council.
A works agreement on home office is the central framework for hybrid work in Germany under BetrVG (§ 87 (1) No. 14) – subject to co-determination by the works council.
Co-determination
The works council has enforceable rights regarding the design – not the existence – of mobile work. The agreement creates clarity for both sides.
Content
- Eligible groups and quotas
- Availability, trust-based working time
- Equipment & cost coverage (see Allowance vs. Benefit-in-kind)
- Data protection & GDPR
- Occupational safety & risk assessment
- Termination clauses
Pitfalls
Open availability rules, unclear equipment scope, missing termination. Avoid via templates and a consistent platform.
Combine with individual contracts
The agreement sets the frame; individual addenda specify. This balances scalability with personalization.