Legal issues in the area of "non-profit" and "labour law" have far-reaching implications for social organisations. This training course provides in-depth knowledge of current legal regulations and their application to practical problems. It enables participants to competently understand legal issues, classify them correctly and recognise the impact on the organisation.
Legal Expertise for Social Organisations
Understanding and Applying Non-Profit and Labour Law Professionally and Practically
Period:
Start: 27th of November 2026
End: June 2027
Status:
Free places
Registration end:
Format:
Certificate Course
Degree:
University certificate
Credits:
5 ECTS credit points
Participation fee:
2.590 Euro (5 % discount for FHP alumni)
Educational leave:
Recognised in Brandenburg and Berlin
© Andrea Vollmer Sozialmanagement heißt: wirtschaftlich denken, ohne den sozialen Auftrag aus dem Blick zu verlieren. Unsere Weiterbildung richtet sich an Fach- und Führungskräfte, die ihre Organisation weiterentwickeln wollen – und dabei auch die eigene Rolle als Führungskraft immer wieder neu ausloten müssen.
Prof. Dr. Andrea Schmidt
At a glance
In social organisations, precise knowledge of non-profit and employment law is essential, as the legal framework has a significant influence on the organisation and its activities. The aim of this training programme is to impart sound knowledge in this area and to enable its practical application in everyday situations. This enables participants to deal with legal challenges in a professional manner.
Main topics
- Application of non-profit law to practical issues
- Labour contract law from recruitment to termination
- Tax law principles for non-profit organisations
- Regulations on bogus self-employment
- Works Constitution Act
- Legal aspects of the employment reference
- Recognising and dealing with legal implications for the organisation
- Necessity and involvement of professional legal advice
Mode of operation
- Teaching dialogue, individual and group work, blended learning.
- Inclusion of students' field experience, theory- and practice-based analysis of literature and specialised materials, analysis and development of implementation-oriented case studies/scenarios/situation sketches.
- Self-study requirements: Thorough study of literature and specialised materials, subject-related research.
Target group
Managing directors, HR officers, association directors, legal advisors, HR managers, division managers and facility managers in social organisations
Lecturer
- Prof. Dr Claus Richter, Department of Social and Educational Sciences
- Uwe Hanf, (ret.), Arts Management and Cultural Work degree programme
Module & Inhalte
Registration and information
ZEW – Centre for Further Education
Room
1.10
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