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CAO and Employment Contract in Westland: What You Need to Know

Learn everything about the CAO and employment contract in Westland: what it means, when it applies and what rights you have as an employee. Contact Juridisch Loket Westland for advice.

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CAO and Employment Contract in Westland

A Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) records agreements on employment conditions that apply in addition to or on top of the individual employment contract.

What Does a CAO Entail?

A CAO is a written agreement between employers or employers' organisations and trade unions regarding employment conditions within a sector or company.

When Does a CAO Apply?

  • The employer is affiliated with an employers' organisation that has signed a CAO
  • The employer has drawn up a CAO itself
  • The CAO has been declared generally binding (AVV)
  • An incorporation clause has been included in the employment contract

Relationship Between CAO and Employment Contract

The CAO takes precedence over the individual employment contract. Deviating from the CAO to the detriment of the employee is not permitted in most cases.

What Does a CAO Provide?

  • Improved employment conditions
  • Clarity on rights and obligations
  • Collective representation of interests

Statutory basis: Collective Labour Agreements Act

Frequently Asked Questions About CAO in Westland

What are my rights as an employee in Westland?

As an employee, you are entitled to a safe workplace, minimum wage, vacation days with pay and protection against unequal treatment or discrimination.

Can my employer dismiss me without reason?

No, dismissal often requires approval from the UWV and must be based on valid reasons. Prior warnings are usually necessary.

How many paid vacation days am I entitled to?

You are entitled to at least 20 paid vacation days per year, unless your employment contract states otherwise. You can take these days after approval.

What does a CAO mean for my work in Westland?

A CAO is a collective agreement between employers and trade unions in which agreements on salary, working hours and other employment conditions have been recorded.

What happens in case of illness?

In case of illness, you must immediately inform your employer. You are entitled to continued pay during the first two years of sick leave.

Legal Support in Westland

For questions or disputes regarding CAO and employment contracts, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Westland. For legal disputes, you can go to the District Court of The Hague, under which Westland falls.