There can also be uncertainty and disputes with respect to the coverage of certain expenses and access to certain resources during the operation of European Works Councils. In accordance with the principle of the autonomy of the parties, it is appropriate to require that certain types of financial and material resources be determined specifically in European Works Council agreements, namely the possible assistance of experts – such as representatives of recognised Union-level trade union organisations, technical subject-matter experts or legal experts –, the coverage of experts’ fees and the possible participation of experts in meetings. The agreements should also address the provision of relevant training to the members of the European Works Council and the coverage of related expenses, without prejudice to the requirement to provide the necessary training pursuant to Directive 2009/38/EC.
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