English translation of the Dutch text of the WOR and of relevant Articles from the Dutch Civil Code [Burgerlijk Wetboek]
Please note that the translations in this appendix are for convenience only and have no legal force. In the event of any dispute, reference should always be made to the Dutch original.
The Works Councils Act (Wet op de Ondernemingsraden)
- Chapter I General provisions
- Chapter II The establisment of a works council
- Chapter III Composition and procedures
- Chapter IV Consultation
- Chapter IV A Special powers
- Chapter IV B Informing
- Chapter IV C Additional powers
- Chapter V Central and group Works Councils
- Chapter V A Employee participation in small enterprises
- Chapter VI Rules of arbitration
- Chapter VII Joint Sectoral Committees
- Chapter VII A Levies to promote the training and development
- Chapter VII B Special provisions for the Public Sector
- Chapter VIII Transitional and final provisions





