Church employment law
Churches and their institutions – for example within Caritas and Diakonie – regulate their employment law themselves in many areas. We know the particular features of this system and advise institutions and staff alike.
The particular features at a glance
Separate collective employment law
In place of the Works Constitution Act and collective agreements, there are staff representation regulations (MAVO, MVG) and employment regulations adopted by way of the “Third Way” – such as the AVR of Caritas and Diakonie, the ABD of the Bavarian (arch)dioceses or the KAVO.
Loyalty requirements
The loyalty requirements placed on staff have changed considerably as a result of case law and new church basic regulations, and today must be specifically justified.
Separate jurisdiction
Disputes under staff representation law are heard before church labour courts and arbitration bodies, while individual employment disputes continue to be heard before the state labour courts.
Application of the employment regulations
Pay grading, remuneration and working time are governed by the applicable employment regulations – with numerous detailed questions arising in practice.
How we support you
We clarify which church regulations apply to your institution or your employment relationship.
We advise on pay grading, participation of the staff representation and the drafting of service agreements.
We represent you before church and state labour courts.
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