Temporary Workplaces Measures Introduced To Combat COVID-19 In The Netherlands

Recently, the Working Conditions Decree was amended in connection with the control of COVID-19. 

Article 3.2a of the Working Conditions Decree sets temporary additional requirements in connection with controlling COVID-19. Under it, the employer is obliged to take measures when setting up the workplaces to prevent and/or limit the risk of infection for employees and third parties in the workplace as much as possible. 

The measures that the employer must in any case comply with are: 

• ensuring adequate hygiene facilities;