As an employer, it is important to record all internal rules within your company in a personnel handbook. Even if you only have a few employees, it is important to clarify what you do or do not accept within your company. Therefore, make sure you have a personnel handbook or regulations that includes your terms and conditions of employment and rules of order. This will prevent discussions and problems.
Dutch labor law is constantly evolving. For companies seeking to establish themselves in The Netherlands, it can be a challenge to implement their terms and conditions within the framework of Dutch labor law. Having your personnel handbook prepared or audited can be a great way to accomplish this.
Elements of the personnel handbook
If your company is not covered by a collective labour agreement, the personnel handbook lays down the (additional) terms of employment and other rules within your organization.
Does your company fall under a collective labour agreement? Then the personnel handbook is a handy elaboration or explanation of the collective labour agreement. It is also necessary to lay down, for example, sick leave regulations or other rules or regulations.
Has a works council been established? Then consultation with the works council is necessary before the personnel handbook can be introduced. This is because the personnel handbook almost always contains subjects, for which the works council has a so-called right of consent.
Why a personnel handbook?
- All agreements clearly laid out in one document;
- Contributes to a clear and consistent personnel policy;
- Clarity for employees about rights, obligations and additional terms of employment;
- Outlines the rules within which your staff performs their daily work;
- In case of incidents, such as dismissal, you can fall back on the regulations or policies in the personnel handbook;
- Provides guidance, clarity, transparency, certainty and convenience.
Have your personnel handbook prepared or audited for a fixed price
We can prepare a personnel handbook for your company or check the current handbook for changed laws, regulations or any applicable collective labour agreement. You have several options.
Do you want a personnel handbook in which all the rules and conditions of employment are legally defined? Then our employment lawyers will do this for a fixed price instead of an hourly rate.
- Auditing starting at € 1.250,- excluding VAT;
- Drafting starting at € 1.500,- excluding VAT.
Information?
Would you like to know more? Then contact one of our employment law specialists Jamie Janssen or Richard Ouwerling.
