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Collective Dismissal and Protected Groups: Extra Rules for Employers

In collective dismissal, extra protection for vulnerable groups via the reflection principle and UWV review. Works council and WMR play a crucial role.

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Collective Dismissal and Protected Groups: Extra Rules for Employers

In reorganisations, stricter rules apply to the dismissal of protected employees. What do employers need to know about the Human Rights Act and collective procedures?

Human Rights Act (WMR)

The WMR prohibits discrimination in dismissal procedures. In collective dismissal (20+ employees), the UWV must apply the reflection principle, with priority for protected groups such as pregnant women.

Procedural Steps

  • Restructuring plan: Justification of selection criteria.
  • OR advice: Mandatory consultation with the works council.
  • UWV review: Check for unfair selection.

Violation leads to nullification and high fines. Companies like KLM learned this the hard way. (192 words)

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