E-learning introduction to the Dutch Works Councils Act and the works council

Videos with presentations and explanations, practical assignments, and downloads of all presentations and the Goed van Start workbook.

Part 1: the foundations of the works council
You will learn about the purpose, legal position and main responsibilities of the works council.

Part 2: being a works council member
What is expected of you as a works council member? You will reflect on your role, your responsibilities and your contribution to the effectiveness of the works council.

Part 3: the right to information
You will learn what information the works council needs to perform its duties properly and how to request additional information.

Part 4: the right to consultation and the right of initiative
You will discover how the works council can place subjects on the consultation agenda, submit proposals and make effective use of its consultations with management.

Part 5: the right to advise
You will gain insight into the situations in which management is required to seek the works council’s advice and into the role of the works council in major organisational decisions.

Part 6: the right of consent
You will learn which employment-related policies and arrangements require the works council’s consent and how the works council can carefully assess a request for consent.

Additional modules
For works council members in public-sector organisations, there is an additional module about the specific position of employee participation in the public sector.

For works council members in senior secondary vocational education (MBO), there is an additional module about the special, additional powers of the works council within this sector.

For works council and subcommittee members within the Municipality of Amsterdam, there is an additional module about its specific employee participation structure and what this means for the position of works councils and subcommittees.

Part 7: exercising influence
Exercising influence involves more than applying statutory powers. You will explore different ways in which the works council can build and use its influence.

Part 8: getting started
You will apply what you have learned to your own situation. Through assignments and reflection questions, you will explore what the course content means for your role and your works council.

You will develop a solid foundation for your role as a works council member. After completing the e-learning module, you will:

Approximately two to four hours of study, including assignments.

You can start at any time after registering.

Study whenever and wherever it suits you.

€175 per participant, including two months’ access.

When the module forms part of a tailor-made training programme for a newly established works council, regardless of group size:

Annette Tas, Marcel Daems and Richard Priem are the trainers responsible for the development and delivery of the e-learning course Introduction to the Dutch Works Councils Act and the Works Council.