An organization that has not fulfilled this obligation is not entitled to the authority of a company trade union organization.

The organization obtains it again after submitting the information on the number of members. 

The lack of authority of a company trade union means that the employer is exempt from the obligation to cooperate with such an organization. Thus, among other things, there is no obligation to consult with it on decisions to lay off employees. 

Find more in the PRO HR January 2023.