Netherlands Works Councils Act (WOR) 35c(4): Art. 35c(4) Obtain the employee representation body's consent on working time, working conditions and whistleblowing arrangements

Where a PVT exists, the entrepreneur submits in writing, with his reasons and the expected consequences for the workforce, every proposed decision to adopt, amend or withdraw a working-hours and rest-time arrangement (27(1)(b)), an arrangement on working conditions, sick leave or reintegration (27(1)(d)) or the whistleblowing procedure (27(1)(m)); the PVT decides only after at least one consultation, and the entrepreneur then states in writing which decision he takes and from when; art. 27(3) to (6) (collective agreement exemption, court consent, nullity) apply. The PVT's consent right does not include the personal data and staff monitoring items of art. 27(1)(k) and (l) unless extended by agreement under art. 32; for monitoring the PVT has the information right of art. 31(1) and the advice route of art. 35b(5) applies.