Betriebsrat Wissen & Seminare

W.A.F. Institut

About this app

The app for works councils, youth and trainee representatives, and representatives for severely disabled employees: Works constitution and labor law explained in an easy-to-understand way, current rulings, over 200 informative articles, more than 230 seminar topics for further training, and an AI assistant for quick answers – all in one app.

Whether it's dismissal, company agreements, co-determination, or works council elections: As a works council member, youth and trainee representative (JAV), or representative for severely disabled employees (SBV), you need quick, legally sound answers. Works Council Knowledge brings the expertise of W.A.F., one of the leading seminar providers for works councils in Germany, directly to your smartphone.

▪ KNOWLEDGE: LABOR LAW & WORKS CONSTITUTION EXPLAINED IN A CLEAR WAY
More than 200 informative articles answer your questions from daily works council work: practical and easy to understand. From the basics of the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG) to dismissal and company agreements: Here you will find legally sound answers for your work as an employee representative.


Works Council Knowledge ▪ AI ASSISTANT: YOUR QUESTION, ANSWERED INSTANTLY

Ask your question about labor law, co-determination, or works council activities directly in your own words – the AI ​​assistant searches knowledge articles, court rulings, and templates and provides you with a clear, practical answer, including source citations, within seconds.

▪ SEMINARS: FIND & BOOK TRAINING
Works councils, youth representatives, and representatives for severely disabled employees have the right and the obligation to attend training courses (Section 37, Paragraph 6 of the German Works Constitution Act). W.A.F. offers seminars at over 75 locations on more than 230 topics, from basic training for newly elected works council members to specialized seminars on labor law, economic committees, or works council elections. Use the seminar finder to find the right seminar or webinar and reserve and book your training directly in the app.


Works councils, youth representatives, and representatives for severely disabled employees have the right and the obligation to attend training courses (Section 37, Paragraph 6 of the German Works Constitution Act). ▪ VIDEOS & PODCASTS: EXPERTS EXPLAIN

Over 2,500 how-to videos and 650 podcasts: Our labor law experts explain even complex topics clearly and understandably, from current rulings and case law to practical tips for works council meetings. The intelligent search function guides you directly to the right answer.

▪ PERSONALIZED: YOUR PERSONAL HOMESCREEN
Upon first launching the app, you specify your role (e.g., works council chair, secretary, election committee member, representative for severely disabled employees, youth and trainee representatives), your experience, and your interests. Based on this information, the home screen displays tailored content: informative articles, videos, podcasts, and seminar recommendations—designed specifically for your work as an employee representative.


▪ PERSONALIZED: YOUR PERSONAL HOMESCREEN

When you first launch the app, you enter your role (e.g., works council chair, secretary, election committee member, representative for severely disabled employees, youth and trainee representatives), your experience, and your interests. Based on this information, the home screen displays customized content: informative articles, videos, podcasts, and seminar recommendations—tailored to your work as an employee representative.


▪ PERSONALIZED: YOUR OWN HOMESCREEN ▪ QR CODE SCANNER: FROM SEMINAR TO PRACTICE

The integrated QR code scanner is your assistant during seminars: Scan codes to instantly access, save, and share work aids, templates, knowledge articles, or videos. This makes the leap from theory to daily practice a breeze.

▪ WHO IS THE APP FOR?

Works council members – newly elected or experienced
Works council chairpersons and deputies
Secretaries and substitute members
Members of the economic committee
Youth and trainee representatives (JAV)
Representatives for severely disabled employees (SBV)
Election committee

Download Works Council Knowledge for free and make the app your daily companion for labor law, co-determination, AI-supported answers, and professional development.

What’s new

Neu in BR Wissen: Der KI-Assistent unterstützt Sie bei alltäglichen Aufgaben, liefert zusätzliche Informationen und gibt Empfehlungen zu Seminaren und Inhalten. Außerdem haben wir die Stabilität der App verbessert und kleinere Fehler behoben. Aktualisieren Sie die App und probieren Sie den KI-Assistenten direkt aus.