Sozialplan
In English: Social plan
An agreement between the company and the Betriebsrat that softens a layoff, usually with a severance formula. You get this money even if you sue.
Legal basis
BetrVG §112. Checked against the statute text on 12 November 2026.
Related terms
Open the simulator See Sozialplan 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.