Question 286 · Federal question
Which organization in a company assists employees with issues concerning the employer?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welche Organisation in einer Firma hilft den Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmern bei Problemen mit der Arbeitgeberin/dem Arbeitgeber?
- A der Betriebsrat ✓ Correct answer
- B die Betriebsprüferin/der Betriebsprüfer
- C die Betriebsgruppe
- D das Betriebsmanagement
Translation
Which organization in a company assists employees with issues concerning the employer?
- A the works council ✓ Correct answer
- B the auditor
- C the work group
- D the management
Explanation
In German companies, the employee-elected works council represents the workforce under the Works Constitution Act (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz). It assists employees in disputes with the employer, ensures compliance with labor laws, and participates in co-determination.
Tips
- Look for terms indicating employee representation and co-determination within a company.
- Eliminate roles that belong to management (employer side) or external control (e.g., auditors/inspectors).
- Recognize standard German labor-law keywords: "Betriebsverfassung", "Mitarbeitervertretung", "Mitbestimmung".
- Be cautious of generic-sounding company groups or management terms that do not legally represent employees.
Practice in the app
