Interessenausgleich
In English: Reconciliation of interests
The company and the Betriebsrat negotiate whether, when and how the layoff happens. It can include a Namensliste.
Legal basis
BetrVG §111, §112. Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.
Related terms
Open the simulator See Interessenausgleich in action: work through a layoff case where it decides the outcome.
This page explains German employment law in general terms. It is not legal advice for your situation. If a layoff affects you, talk to an employment lawyer, your union or your Betriebsrat.