International L&E Club - Episode 1: How do European Works Councils operate in Practice?

At Bird & Bird, our international labor and employment experts partner closely with our clients to develop practical, forward-looking strategies that will both evolve and grow as your business does and deliver a long-term competitive advantage. As thought leaders in critical conversations around the people agenda, we are best placed to keep you ahead of the curve on industry trends. The Bird & Bird International L&E Club is your one stop shop for labor and employment horizon scanning through a US lens. We are delighted to launch our first series, where our Bird & Bird international labor and employment experts deliver 5 key takeaways in 10 minutes focussing in on a specific theme with the US market firmly in mind. In our first episode of the series, Head of Employment Belgium, Pieter De Koster sets out the purpose of European Works Councils ("EWCs"), how they operate in practice and how underestimating EWCs could have a negative impact on your organisation when doing business in Europe. Look out for Episode 2... In our second episode, our Employment Partner Anton Aerts in Belgium outlines the purpose of the EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive, the directive in practice as well as its benefits to both employers and employees.