Human Rights and Fair Working Conditions

Globalisation, digitalisation and Covid-19 have created multiple challenges for HR in recent years. Sustainability is the next major trend that also has ramifications for personnel work. We would be happy to assist you with all key issues related to this topic.

Occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety are aspects of operational organisation that promote more sustainable business practices. Employment law, supply chain legislation and also international corporate social responsibility standards all place particular emphasis on this. When developing and implementing the associated measures, it is important to be aware of the legal background and statutory requirements, such as the works council’s right of participation.

Sustainable remuneration concepts

Remuneration models can be used to promote sustainable business practices as part of your HR strategy. With the right financial incentives, employees are encouraged to align their activities more closely with sustainability objectives, benefiting both the company and its staff.

We provide companies with comprehensive advice on designing and introducing remuneration models that incorporate sustainability criteria, for board members and senior executives as well as for other employee groups. Our expertise ranges from short-term and long-term remuneration, virtual share plans and true profit-sharing plans to carry agreements and other benefits. 

We specialise in advising on remuneration plans in regulated industries, executive board remuneration taking into account the Shareholder Rights Directive (ARUG II) and the German Corporate Governance Code (DCGK), as well as in negotiating remuneration plans with works councils. 

Our remuneration team is well-established and respected in the market and brings together international experts in the fields of employment law, stock corporation law, regulatory law and tax law. We also draw on highly regarded external remuneration advisors with whom we have been working for years. This holistic approach ensures that you receive bespoke remuneration advice from a single source.

Mobile working and working from home

A commitment to facilitating family-work balance is among the key issues for employers when developing a sustainable approach to working practices.

International

Publication · 13 Jul 2021

The Future is Now: The new world of work

3 min read

Sustainable working conditions for employees

Work plays a fundamental role in professional sustainability strategies. The way work is structured makes a major contribution to the development of society. As such, it is a prerequisite for sustainability in many cases.

• Flexible, “work-life-balance compliant” working hours
• Sabbatical/lifetime working time accounts
• Company bike instead of company car
• Provision of company housing

Our specialists from a wide range of legal fields know the legal framework and support you in taking a sustainable approach to working conditions in your company.