During a November 2 press conference, the Dutch government
announced stricter COVID-19-related measures in connection with the
rising infection rates. On the website of Rijksoverheid
(click here, Dutch language only) the most important
changes are listed. Besides a tightening of the basic rules,
including the advice to keep a distance of 1.5 metres, and an
extension of the obligation to wear a face mask, some measures
focus on the workplace. These are discussed below.
50% work from home and travelling outside rush
hour
As of Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the prevailing advice on
working from home will be tightened to "work at home for at
least half of the working hours." In addition, the government
calls on employees to avoid travelling during rush hour as much as
possible in order to limit infections at busy times on public
transport.
