From 17 July 2024, the hospitality CLA has been declared generally binding. This means that the hospitality CLA is mandatory for the entire hospitality sector.
The declaration of general binding has put an end to the uncertainty and the different employment terms regimes that could be applied within the industry. De Horecabond has been advocating for good employment terms in hospitality for years!
Dispensation request NHG rejected
NHG submitted a request (for dispensation) to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment to continue applying the NHG CLA instead of the hospitality CLA. This request has been rejected.
NHG has since announced through the media that they have filed an objection against the decision of SZW not to grant dispensation.
Note: As long as no dispensation has been obtained from SZW or CLA parties, the hospitality CLA must be applied from 17 July 2024. NHG's communication that NHG companies would not need to apply for dispensation from CLA parties is therefore incorrect! CLA parties have requested NHG to remove this incorrect information from their communication channels and instead share the correct information with their members (the NHG companies). To date, NHG has not amended this.
Want to know what this means for you?
Do you work at an NHG company and want to know what the general binding declaration of the hospitality CLA means for you? In this newsletter you will find more information. We believe it is important that you receive at least what you are entitled to. Check your payslip to see if you are receiving the correct salary. Are you unsure about this or do you have questions? Please contact us.