Flagship program
Fixed-Term Contract Risk Review
A six-module course that trains teams to run employment consultations in Germany with a disciplined eye on fixed-term risk, renewal chains, and file quality.
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Learning outcomes
- Build a first-pass risk map for a fixed-term file in under forty minutes
- Separate commercial pressure from legal justification in renewal talks
- Write consultation notes that another reviewer can audit later
- Know when to escalate to counsel versus resolve inside HR
- Brief managers without overselling certainty
Who it suits
HR business partners, employment specialists, and in-house counsel who already handle German employment consultations and want a shared method for fixed-term contract risk review across business units.
It is not an introductory German labour law survey and does not replace advice on a live dispute.
Modules
Each module ends with a file artifact you can reuse internally.
1. Intake framing
Define the consultation question, collect the minimum viable file, and spot missing justification early.
2. Clause triage
Rank term, purpose, and conversion triggers so attention goes where outcomes actually move.
3. Renewal and chain logic
Map successive fixed terms, calendar ownership, and the moments silence becomes a decision.
4. Works council & stakeholder map
Practice who must be informed, when, and how to record dissent without freezing the process.
5. Consultation memo craft
Write short memos that survive handovers, audits, and hurried leadership reads.
6. Close-out & exception handling
End consultations cleanly, including partial renewals, role changes, and abandoned offers.
Instructor
Mara Lindt
Mara has guided employment consultation playbooks for mid-market German employers for over a decade, with particular focus on temporary hiring in regulated operations. She designs Sync Automation’s flagship exercises and co-facilitates counsel office hours.
Informational pricing
€890 per seat · cohort
Team packs and guided self-study options are listed on the pricing page. No checkout on this site — payments are arranged after a short intake conversation.
Learner notes
“The memo templates from Module 5 are now our default. I still wish Module 4 had one more works-council edge case for multi-site setups.”
Jonas R., HRBP · Munich
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. The program teaches consultation method and documentation practice. Decisions on live employment matters remain with your counsel and internal owners.
What limitation should buyers know?
We do not simulate every industry’s collective agreement landscape. Learners in highly specialised sectors may need counsel to adapt examples before rolling out company-wide.
How much time per week?
Most cohort participants schedule three to four focused hours weekly across six weeks, plus one optional office-hours call.
Can we bring our own redacted files?
Yes, within agreed confidentiality rules. Many teams learn faster when one internal sample sits beside our teaching file.