Common use of Religious holidays and observances Clause in Contracts

Religious holidays and observances. Source: Paragraph 1.h of Article 44 of the Collective Agreement for the Dutch Technical Wholesale Sector. When: employees belonging to a non-Christian religion or belief may take leave for religious holidays and observances of their religion or belief, regardless of whether their work permits. How long: a maximum of two working days per year. The days of leave taken will be deducted from their annual holiday entitlement. Salary: on full pay. (see also Chapter IV-D) 1. The parties to the Collective Agreement recognize the need for a proper definition and periodic evaluation of a working from home arrangement, subject to the conditions set out in Paragraph 2. The way in which working from home is organized is arranged individually between the employer and employee. 2. The minimum conditions for working from home are: a. Work must be done from home on a regular basis at least one day a week. b. Working from home may not have a negative impact on the company’s manageability. c. Good working conditions must be guaranteed when working from home. d. Good working arrangements must be agreed, which address at least the following points: - the agreements about working from home are recorded in writing; - business expenses related to working from home must be reimbursed; - the facilities and infrastructure made available to the homeworker; - the contactability and working hours of the homeworker; - whether or not an allowance is payable for work done during unsocial hours. 3. Work done at home that would not normally be carried out during unsocial hours at the office does not entitle the employee to unsocial hours allowances, regardless of the time at which the employee performs such work.