Local and Global HR Policies and Directives
As part of the employment there are Human Resources policies and directives that govern the way a company works. These policies could include:
Workplace Policies:
- Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment
- Threats and Acts of violence in the workplace
Health Policies:
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Environment, Health and Safety
- Dutch Tobacco Act
Career Policies:
- Internal Talent Movement
- Workforce separations
To specify also more local specifics directives and policies in the Netherlands, an employee handbook can be part of the employment agreement. The employee handbook also captures employment conditions and staff regulations. In case the organisation has a Works Council it will imply as of changing terms of employment, rules and policies this is subject to Works Council’s consent.
The employee handbook will provide information about:
- Employment
Explanatory on legal employment agreement types notice period, termination procedures and local legal rules and information about Whistleblower Procedure The Netherlands. - Income and benefits
Information around compensation, allowances, employee benefits and more. - Health & Wellness
Procedures and protocols around Sickness, Health Checks and more. - Life & Work
Policies and regulations by law regarding working hours, all types of leaves and statutory leave arrangements and other local law HR specifics.
We can assist and support you with the employee handbook and other policies. Contact us.