Law & co-determination

GDPR, works councils, the AI Act: what applies to HR software.

Time Tracking Law in Germany: What Employers Must Do in 2026Time tracking law in Germany: since 2022 every employer must record working hours. What applies today, the fines, and what the 2026 draft would change.
Works Council IT Systems in Germany: Approval Before RolloutGerman works councils must approve almost any IT system that can monitor staff. What section 87 BetrVG means for global rollouts and the Workday ruling.
Candidate Data Retention Under GDPR: How Long Is Too Long?GDPR sets no fixed retention period for candidate data, but claim deadlines do. Why six months is common in the UK and Germany, and when you need consent.
EU AI Act and Recruitment: High-Risk Rules from Dec 2027Under the EU AI Act, recruitment AI is high-risk. After the 2026 Digital Omnibus, employer duties apply from 2 December 2027. What to prepare now.