1. Prohibition of study costs clause for necessary training

It is no longer possible to agree on a study costs clause for study costs which are prescribed by law or a Collective Labour Agreement. The relevant study or training programmes must be offered to the employee free of charge, and must, if possible, take place during working hours.

2. Restrictions on prohibition of ancillary activities

The ancillary activities clause is currently not regulated by law. In the new bill, a prohibition of ancillary activities is subject to significant restrictions. A prohibition of ancillary activities will be legally valid on the basis of objective reasons.

3. Request for predictable work

The employee may submit a written request for work with more predictable and secure employment conditions if the employee has been employed for at least 26 weeks at the time of the adjustment of the employment conditions. If you have 10 or more employees, you must respond to this request within one month; if you have fewer employees, within three months. If you do not respond in time in writing and with reasons, the employee may demand this. 

4. Extension of duty to provide information

Additional information will have to be provided to employees about the possible outsourcing construction, about the possible probationary period, about the right to training and the provision of additional information about rules and procedures in the event of dismissal.