Henk van Hoof, Secretary of State for work and social affairs, presented, last 9 May to the Parliament, a new version of the 1998 law on working conditions (Arbeidsomstandighedenwet) which poses as principle that the government will no longer enact rules on health and safety rules for companies (like the number of rest rooms), but will instead set the objectives to be reached (making sure the number of toilets is sufficient). The government will also guarantee the respect of European...
Netherlands : more freedom for the implementation of health and safety standards
As of 1 January 2007, employers and employees will have more freedom in the development of health and safety policies in their companies, according to a bill submitted on 9 May to the Parliament. This text, which reforms the law of 1998 on working conditions (Arbeidsomstandighedenwet), provides measures going in this direction. (Réf. 06498)
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