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Model Rules of Procedure for Works Councils

July 2011 - The aim of this English-language version of the SER’s Voorbeeldreglement ondernemingsraden. is to make it easier for Dutch branches of foreign companies to set up a Works Council, specifically by providing them with a tool for drawing up appropriate Rules of Procedure.

The Voorbeeldreglement ondernemingsraden was originally published (in Dutch) in 1984. In recent years, however, there has been increasing demand for an English version, particularly from those foreign companies operating in the Netherlands who are required to have a Works Council. The English version follows the most recently published Dutch text of the Model Rules, which dates from 2010.

Preface (PDF, 35 kB) 

1. Introduction (PDF, 58 kB)
2. Model Rules of Procedure for Work Councils (PDF, 191 kB)
3.  Model Rules of Procedure for Central Works Councils and Group Works Councils (PDF, 94 kB)

Appendices

A.  Agreements between the entrepreneur and the Works Council (PDF, 70 kB)
B.  Agreements between the Works Council and the entrepreneur about concerning consultation between the Works Council and its electorate (PDF, 61 kB)
C.  The Legal status of members of the Works Council (PDF, 61 kB)

The Appendices to the Model Rules contain practical advice relating to the tasks and duties of the Works Council and its consultations with management.

Model Rules of Procedure for Works Councils
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