We, the representatives for severely disabled persons at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, see ourselves as representatives of the interests of severely disabled employees and employees and professors at Fulda University of Applied Sciences who are on an equal footing with them. We offer advice and support, among other things, in the areas of workplace design that is suitable for people with disabilities, as well as accompanying assistance in working life, and provide information about further assistance services. Severely disabled employees have the right to consult their representative during staff appraisals. First and foremost, we try to mediate and advise on further conflict resolution strategies. We also offer support in the recognition of a disability or in applying for equal status.
You can reach us to make an appointment by calling: 0661 - 9640 1713
or by e-mail to: sbv-udo.muecke@hs-fulda.de
The Representative Council for Severely Disabled Persons is composed of the representatives of Fulda University of Applied Sciences, who were elected by the severely disabled staff and staff members and professors of equal status in a secret ballot.
Legal status of the representative body for severely disabled persons
The personal legal status of the representative body for severely disabled persons is determined by § 179 SGB IX. This provision underlines the independent status of the representative body for severely disabled persons.
Honorary office
The office of the representative for severely disabled persons is an honorary office (section 179 (1) SGB IX). The representatives of severely disabled persons are elected by secret ballot by the severely disabled workers employed in the enterprise or department. They hold office without additional remuneration. The expenses and costs incurred in the course of their work are to be borne by the employer (section 179, subsection 8, SGB IX).
Prohibition of disabilities
§ Section 179 (2) SGB IX regulates the independent conduct of the office of the representative body for severely disabled persons:
The prohibition of obstruction requires that all interference in the voluntary activity of the representative body for severely disabled persons is prohibited. The prohibition is not only directed against the employer, but against anyone (company representatives, trade union representatives, authorities). An obstruction does not always have to be an active act; an omission can also obstruct. The provisions of section 179 (3) SGB IX on protection against dismissal, transfer and secondment serve to protect the representatives of severely disabled persons in their independent conduct of office. The representatives of the severely disabled are thus expressly placed on an equal footing with the interest representatives.
Prohibition of discrimination
The prohibition of discrimination prevents the representatives of severely disabled persons from being treated less favourably than other (comparable) employees because of the exercise of their voluntary activities. Discrimination must be objectively recognisable, e.g. the remuneration of the representative may not be reduced on the grounds of his/her frequent absence from work.
Prohibition of favouritism
The prohibition of favouritism is the mirror image of the prohibition of discrimination. The prohibition is intended to protect the representative for severely disabled persons from influencing their activities. For example, special remuneration, excessive expense allowances and time off that are disproportionate to the actual effort, exempting the representative body for severely disabled persons from general short-time working, etc. would be such favouritism. The regulations on protection against dismissal do not constitute favouritism in the sense of this provision, but serve to protect the workplace representatives of interests.
