A works council plays an important role in the company. The works council can block important decisions of the entrepreneur, but can also enable reorganization of the company. What do you need to know about the works council?
Read more in the first of our series of newsletters on the works council: Works council in the company: what should you keep in mind? You can request a (digital) copy of this newsletter by filling out the request form below.
In part I of this series of newsletters on the works council, we give you an overview of the most important works council characteristics:
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What shall we do with the drunken employee? Sack him? That isn’t always allowed. Alcohol abuse may be the result of an addiction and in that case the prohibition on termination during illness may apply. What do you have to take into account when dismissing an employee due to alcohol consumption?
24 November 2025 was Equal Pay Day in the Netherlands: the day of the year when men have earned on average as much as women in a whole year. How can the European Directive on wage transparency ensure that men and women are paid equally?
Almost all companies now use some form of AI. This means that they may be subject to the prohibitions and regulations set out in the European AI Act. How can you ensure that you comply with these rules?
The statutory minimum hourly wage changes every six months. What are the new amounts as of 1 January 2026?
The new Labour Supply Act (Wtta) imposes stricter requirements on temporary employment agencies, payroll companies and secondment agencies. But the Wtta also has major consequences for companies that use their services. What does this mean for their personnel policy and administration?
Employees have a right to privacy in their private lives. This also applies to sick employees. However, they must also comply with their reintegration obligations and provide accurate information about their illness. What options does the employer have to check whether they are actually doing this?
