Organising social elections is a complex and formal task. This year too, we are guiding numerous clients through the entire social election process. What are the next steps?
Sixty days before posting the notice announcing the date of the election (day X), the employer is required to communicate some information about the company. In particular:
During this period, the employer organises consultations regarding the information communicated on day X-60. On day X-35, decisions relating to that information will be communicated.
The occult period is the period during which employees can submit their candidacy for the social elections and, subsequently, enjoy dismissal protection. Starting from 30 days before day X, each employee who is a candidate is protected against dismissal. On the 35th day after day X, the candidates are announced. So, dismissals during this period are inadvisable because, as an employer, you don't know who the candidates are and dismissal protection applies.
Our experts use specialised software tools, follow all deadlines strictly, provide the required official documents, and take care of everything, from the start of the procedure to the installation of the bodies.
Read our comprehensive article, where you find all up-to-date information about organising social elections. Or contact the experts in our Social Legal team: legal@bdo.be