Social Elections 2016: Clock Is Ticking (Part 3)

The procedure involving social elections to designate the members of the Works Council ("WC") and/or Committee for the Prevention and Protection on the Work Floor ("CPPW") are under way (See, VBB on Business Law, Volume 2015, No 10, p. 16; and No 11, p. 16, available at www.vbb.com).

The elections (day Y or day X+90) will take place between 9 May and 22 May 2016, depending on the choice of the employer. The lists of candidates were filed (day X+35), between 15 March and 28 March 2016 (depending on the actual election day) and the candidates are now known to the employer. Between day X+35 and day X+40, the numbers of the lists are determined by the Minister of Labour and ultimately on day X+40 the lists of candidates should be posted. Posting can also involve an electronic publication if all employees are able to access this document during normal working hours.