Frequenty Asked Questions

The Continuous Redundancy Plan of the UT provides rules and support for employees during reorganizations. Jobs may be redistributed, merged, or eliminated, which could result in redundancy. In such cases, the DSP includes measures such as redeployment, coaching, retraining, and guidance towards a new position or external workplace. The specific circumstances of the reorganization are determined in consultation with the participation council and trade unions.

It means staying healthy, motivated and competent throughout your career. The UT supports this with training, coaching and personal development programmes. Through facilities such as the Career Development Centre, online courses (GoodHabitz) and annual appraisals.

The UT offers support, such as redeployment within the organisation, retraining and external career guidance.

A dismissal is a last resort. Employees may be entitled to transitional fee, counselling and additional support.

Yes, you can object through internal procedures or seek support from the HR officer or your representative of the trade unions (FNV, CNV or AOb).

By taking advantage of training opportunities and advice through the Career Development Centre. Also, discuss the options available with the HR officer of your manager.

The UT strives to maintain employment conditions and offers compensation in case of adverse changes.

The OPUT (UT Staff Consultation Body) negotiates on behalf of employees on social plans and monitors agreements in the collective agreement (CAO), New Continuous Redundancy Plan for UT and legislation on employees' rights and obligations.

The CAO Dutch Universities offers general agreements. New Continuous Redundancy Plan for UT contains UT-specific regulations.

Refusal of suitable employment may affect your entitlement to support or benefits.

You are entitled to a transitional allowance (transitievergoeding) and possibly additional arrangements, depending on the situation.

Yes, you can because this is part of the work-to-work policy within New Continuous Redundancy Plan for UT.

The Continuous Redundancy Plan includes arrangements for senior employees, such as more flexible terms and extra support.

The UT offers training and guidance to help you function successfully in a new position.

What happens to temporary contracts during a reorganization?

In specific cases, additional leave or flexibility may be granted. For more information contact your trade union representative or the HR officer. 

Managers guide employees through changes and are the first point of contact for questions.

With your supervisor, the HR department officer or trade union representative in the OPUT.