A proposed business decision may require the involvement of the Dutch Works Council. Understanding the relevant rights and preparing information early helps employers and representatives organise the process.
Use this overview when a change is being considered, including changes to systems, workplace arrangements or employment policies. The applicable route depends on the decision and the relevant legal and organisational arrangements.
Important Articles #
Navigating Works Council Consultation Netherlands #
Consultation is a central mechanism through which the dialogue occurs between the Director and the Dutch Works Council. It is the formal process where the Director shares confidential information, and discusses proposed decisions with the Works Council before implementation.
Right of Advice versus Right of Consent Works Council Netherlands #
Understanding the difference in Works Council Netherlands Rights of Advice and Consent is crucial for fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Under Article 25 of the Dutch Works Councils Act, WOR [Wet op de ondernemingsraden], the Works Council advises on specified business decisions. Under Article 27, Works Council’s consent is required for specified arrangements affecting all employees or a group of employees.
Right of Advice vs. Right of Consent Works Council Netherlands.
Booking.com Works Council Dispute: Lessons for Hybrid Working #
Is your organisation in the Netherlands planning to make office attendance compulsory? The Booking.com Works Council dispute highlights questions employers and Works Councils should address before changing hybrid-working arrangements.
Booking.com Works Council Dispute: Lessons for Hybrid Working.
Works Council Netherlands & Mandatory Pension Requirements. #
When the Works Council (Ondernemingsraad) and entrepreneur are engaging in pension discussions, it is critical to understand the mandatory elements of Dutch law and ensure all legal obligations are fulfilled. The Dutch pension system is built on three pillars, in this article the main focus is on pillar two: Company Pension Plan.
Role Works Council in Risk Inventory & Evaluation (RI&E) #
The Works Council plays a significant role in shaping the RI&E and its accompanying action plan. In the Netherlands, all employers with employees are legally required to conduct a Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RI&E).
This assessment mandated by the Dutch Working Conditions Act [Arbeidsomstandighedenwet/Arbowet] is vital for employers to fulfil their legal obligation of ensuring employee health and safety.