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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

New Joint Sectoral Committee: What Does This Mean for Works Councils and Directors?

24 December 2024

From January 1, 2025, a major change in employee representation will take effect: the current Market I and Market II joint sectoral committees will...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

AI Literacy by February 1, 2025: Works Council, is Your Organization Ready?

12 December 2024

In today’s world, AI is impossible to ignore. The development and integration of AI are not only irreversible but also essential for progress in va...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Dismissal With Immediate Effect: 5 Golden Tips!

04 December 2024

Dismissal with immediate effect is one of the most drastic measures an employer can take. As an employer, it is crucial to take the right steps whe...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Social Safety: What Can the Works Council Do?

20 November 2024

During the 11th edition of the Week of Work Stress (November 11–15, 2024), the focus this year was on ‘Social Safety.’ News reports show that socia...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

A Safe Work Environment Starts with a Safe Reporting Culture

15 November 2024

A safe work environment begins with taking signals seriously and implementing a well-thought-out action plan. One of the first steps an organizatio...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Change in Determining the Degree of Incapacity for Work WIA

11 November 2024

After 104 weeks of incapacity for work, the waiting period ends, and employees undergo an assessment to determine their disability percentage. Base...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Changing the Employee Participation Structure: A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing a Joint Works Council

31 October 2024

Employee participation follows the governance structure. This means that when an organizational change—such as restructuring, a merger, or an acqui...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Dismissal Within the Probationary Period During Pregnancy: When is it Allowed?

23 October 2024

A pregnant employee is well-protected under labor law against discrimination. However, as evidenced by a recent decision from the Court of The Hagu...

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Training Plans: New Times, New Approaches

15 October 2024

Effective participation in employee representation requires a works council with sufficient knowledge, skills, and competencies. In our previous bl...

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New Joint Sectoral Committee: What Does This Mean for Works Councils and Directors?

AI Literacy by February 1, 2025: Works Council, is Your Organization Ready?

Dismissal With Immediate Effect: 5 Golden Tips!

Social Safety: What Can the Works Council Do?

A Safe Work Environment Starts with a Safe Reporting Culture

Change in Determining the Degree of Incapacity for Work WIA

Changing the Employee Participation Structure: A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing a Joint Works Council

Dismissal Within the Probationary Period During Pregnancy: When is it Allowed?

Training Plans: New Times, New Approaches

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