Mohr Lehrbuch: Kirchliches Arbeitsrecht

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In this textbook, Gregor Thusing explores church labor law, focusing on its intersection with general labor law and church employment law. Churches are the second-largest employers in Germany, highlighting the significance of labor law within these institutions. The Weimar Constitution and the German Basic Law grant churches the right to self-determination, impacting how their employment relationships are assessed. According to Article 137 III 1 of the Weimar Constitution, church employment relations are considered their own affairs. When applying laws like the dismissal protection act, collective bargaining act, or works council constitution act, it is essential to recognize the unique nature of the relationship between churches and their employees. This uniqueness influences evaluations regarding justified dismissals, permissible strikes, and the forms of worker participation in decision-making. Thusing elucidates these distinctive aspects of church employment relationships, emphasizing their implications for labor law in the context of religious institutions. His analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of how these legal frameworks interact with the specificities of church employment, underscoring the importance of tailored legal considerations in this area.