Legal Advice for Scaffolders | Rechtswinkel.nl

Questioner

I work as a scaffold builder but have no papers yet, the location officially requires certificates at all times, so my contract says insulation fitter seen who does not need to have scaffolding construction papers. Now I have been told by a colleague that I will be used as a scapegoat in the event of an accident. My question is how far this is true and whether I should better resign

Lawyer

If you do not have the official certificates, your employer may offer you less favorable employment conditions. Whether you will be used as a scapegoat is the question. If you wish, you can contact us without any obligation.

Questioner

It is not about the working conditions, it is about the fact that I am registered as an insulation worker while I do scaffolding construction, the industrial park where I also work requires certificates for scaffolders at all times, this sounds to me like a form of administrative fraud and I would like to know to what extent this could affect me in an inspection or incident.

Lawyer

Thanks for the clarification. If you work as a scaffolder and are registered as an insulation worker, you may be faced with a fine if the inspectorate carries out an inspection at the industrial park. If you wish, you can contact us without any obligation.

Lawyer

What are the reasons that you do not yet have the certificates? In order to be able to work without a specific position, you could consider entering into a contract of assignment or a contract as a self-employed person.

Questioner

i have the certificates because the deal was that he would be an apprentice but the field where i work requires certificates at all times and my employer does not want to invest in people who may not be suitable for the job

Lawyer

Your employer is then actually not allowed to employ you in that area. If you go to your employer with an agreement as a self-employed person for the profession you have, you can work on the premises. At the same time you can be learning. If you wish, you can contact us without any obligation.