Advice
The Works Council gives its opinion in accordance with art. 25
a. within a period of 6 weeks
b. within a reasonable period of time
B
How many times a year shall the so called Article 24-meeting be held according to the WCA?
At least twice a year.
Which of the following is not subject to the right to Consent?
a. Profile and person of the prevention officer.
b. Internet usage code.
c. Merging two departments at the head office.
d. A new system of assessment interviews.
e. The appointment of a confidential counsellor.
f. Introducing a whistleblower regulation.
C. is correct because it is covered by the right to offer advice in article 25.
The Works Council would like to go on a 6-day training course. Is that allowed?
a. This is allowed on the basis of art. 18 par. 2 and 3: management and Works Council together determine how many days are needed. The minimum is 5 days.
b. The Works Council can take a maximum of 5 days per year.
A is correct.
Which article in the WCA concerns the right to advice?
Articel 25
No one may be disadvantaged in his/her position in the organisation as a result of his work for the Works Council. How could we also call this?
Legal protection.
Article 27 lists subjects for which the entrepreneur needs the consent of the Works Council. Is the entrepreneur allowed to implement a decision without this consent?
a. No, not for any of these listed subjects.
b. Yes, only in the case of emergencies.
c. Yes, if the employer has the consent of the subdistrict court.
c = best answer
How many days can a committee member go on training?
At least 3 days.
The Works Council has the right to information such as insight into wages of individual employees.
Correct or incorrect?
This is incorrect.
Should the Works Council have an opportunity to render advice on a major change to the organisation?
Yes
What are the 5 most important rights mentioned in the WCA?
-right to facilities
-right to information
-right of initiative
-right of Advice
-right of Consent
The entrepreneur reports that the management team decided on a contract with a new occupational health and safety service. Does the Works Council have anything to say about this?
a. No, it is a decision taken by the management team thus the Works Council has nothing to say about it.
b. Yes, the Works Council has the right to advice.
c. Yes, the decision needs the consent of the Works Council.
C is correct.
Can the Works Council invite experts from outside of the organisation without permission of the entrepreneur?
a. No, the Works Council must always ask for permission.
b. Only if this expert charges costs, the entrepreneur bust be notified in advance that the said costs will be incurred
B is correct.
Which financial documents are covered by the information rights of the Works Council?
-General information on activities and results
(min. 2 x per year)
-annual accounts, annual report and other data
-expectations of activities and results
-investment efforts
-multi-annual plan and budget
True or false:
Before the Works Council offers advice on a proposed decision, the matter in question must have been discussed at least once in a consultation meeting.
True
Mention at least 4 of the 6 facilities for the Works Council.
-facilities
-time
-education and training
-costs
-experts
-legal protection
Customer Contact Center employees must log in when they start work and log out at the end of the shift. During interim breaks (sanitation/consultation), they must log out temporarily. This informatione is used to monitor the performance of the department. Does the Works Council have any say in this?
a. No this falls under daily policy and that is part of corporate freedom.
b. Yes, this falls under the right of consent.
B is correct.
Is the works council entitled to coffee during Works Council meetings?
The Works Council Act says that the Works Council can ask for everything it reasonably needs to do its task.
What information is covered by the social information right of the Works Council?
Looking back at the last year:
-general data number/groups of employees
-social policy implemented
Looking at the coming year:
-expected staffing levels
-social policy to be implemented
- hiring of experts by the employer
Is the decision to lay down, amend or withdraw a staff appraisal system subject to consultation?
No, approval is required (article 27)
What are points of attention when it comes to confidentiality?
Consider whether confidentiality on the matter in question is reasonable and workable.
Agree:
-that confidentiality will be announced before the matter in question is dealt with;
-how long confidentiality lasts;
-with whom you can talk about it;
-how you can consult/inform the people behind you;
-what precisly is confidential.
Making a major investment must have the consent of the Works Council.
Incorrect, this needs the advice of the Works Council.
If you are a member of a committee as well as the Works Council, how many days of training are you entitled to?
At least 8 days.
Which article concerns the right to information?
Articel 31