Do temporary workers have the same rights as permanent employees?
As an employer, it can be attractive to temporarily hire additional staff through a temp agency. It offers flexibility and relieves you of administrative tasks, since the temp worker is...
The prohibition on obstacles for temporary agency workers: protection upon employment after secondment
The prohibition on obstacles is an important part of the Allocation of Workers by Intermediaries Act (Waadi), which protects temporary agency workers when entering into an employment contract with the...
The Presumption of Workload: Explaining Your Rights as an Employee
As an employee, you may face situations where you consistently work more hours than stipulated in your employment contract. This can happen if you are, for example, working on a...
The phase system for temporary workers: Everything you need to know about phase A, B, and C
Temporary workers often work flexibly, being placed at an employer by a temping agency (the hirer). To structure this process and ensure the rights of temporary workers, the temping sector...
Severance Pay for Temporary Workers: Everything You Need to Know
As a temporary worker, just like regular employees, you may be eligible for severance pay. This is a form of dismissal compensation you receive from your employer when your contract...
Company Accident Temp Worker: who is liable?
Many companies regularly use temporary workers to cope with temporary peaks in workload or for specific projects. Temporary workers offer flexibility, but their position also raises special legal issues, especially...
Rules for temporary workers: What are the responsibilities of the hiring company and the temporary help agency?
In the Netherlands, there are strict labor rules that must be adhered to in order to ensure the safety and health of temporary workers at work. Both the hiring company...
Termination notice for temp workers: what are your rights?
As a temporary worker, you often work on the basis of temporary contracts, but what if you want to quit your job? Termination of an employment contract works differently for...
Permanent contract after working through a temp agency: How does the chain rule work?
Do you work through a temp agency and consider signing a permanent contract with the same or a new employer? Then it’s important to know how the law deals with...
Temporary Employment Clause in Case of Sickness Reporting by a Temporary Worker: What does the Supreme Court Say?
The use of the temporary employment clause in the employment contract of a temp is a much-discussed topic within labor law. But what exactly happens when a temporary worker reports...
Successive Employers and the Rights of Temporary Workers: What You Need to Know
Hiring temporary workers is a common practice in the Netherlands. But what happens when a temporary worker switches to a new employer or when he or she takes up direct...
Ill Temp Worker and the Temp Agency Clause: What are the Rights?
If you’re working as a temp, you’ve likely heard of the temp agency clause. But what does it mean, especially when you fall ill? In this blog post, we discuss...
Temporary workers and their rights: What should you know?
In the Netherlands, thousands of people work as temporary workers. But how exactly are the rights and obligations of temporary workers? In this article we explain which rules apply and...
Parental Authority: Everything You Need to Know
Parental authority gives parents legal responsibility for the upbringing and care of their minor children. Parental authority involves significant rights and obligations, including making decisions about the child’s residence, school...
Changing Your First Name in the Netherlands: A Comprehensive Guide
Changing a first name can be a significant step for people who no longer feel connected to their current first name or want to correct a mistake. Whether it’s for...
Spousal Support: Everything You Need to Know
Spousal Support: Everything You Need to Know Spousal support is a financial obligation that may arise after a divorce, whereby one ex-partner contributes to the livelihood of the other ex-partner....
International Divorce: Everything You Need to Know
A divorce is a major event, and when an international aspect comes into play, it can significantly complicate the process. International divorces often involve multiple legal systems, different countries, and...
Parenting Plan in Divorce: Important Agreements
When you separate and have minor children, it is mandatory to establish a parenting plan. This plan helps to make arrangements about the care and upbringing of the children after...
Child Alimony: How is it Determined and What are Your Rights?
When you and your partner decide to divorce, it is crucial to ensure that the care of your children is well organized. An important aspect of this is the determination...
Fixed costs during a divorce: who pays what?
During a divorce, both partners often remain responsible for paying the fixed costs, such as the mortgage or rent, until definitive agreements have been made. Whether it’s a bought or...
The New Limited Marital Property Law: What do you need to know?
Since the law amendment on January 1, 2018, the Dutch marital property law has been significantly changed. Where previously every marriage automatically entered into community property, a limited community property...
Arranging divorce: a step-by-step guide for a smooth divorce process
A divorce is a profound and emotional event where a lot requires arrangement. Whether it concerns the division of possessions, arranging the care for children, or filing the divorce application:...
Divorce and debts: everything you need to know
Discover how debts are divided in a divorce. Arslan Lawyers will help you with legal support and fair agreements about debts. When you decide to divorce, the presence of debts...
The 10 steps of a successful mediation process during divorce
When you and/or your spouse have decided that divorce is the best solution, the mediation process can be an effective way to come to a good and respectful settlement. Mediation...
Recognizing a child: why, when and how can you annul the recognition?
Recognizing a child can be a special event, but sometimes there is a complicated story behind it. In this article, we discuss why and when you can recognize a child...
Living tips in a divorce: what do you need to know?
When you decide to divorce, the future of your home is one of the most important matters to arrange. The home is not only a valuable asset, but also a...
Injury and Domestic Help
When you get injured in an accident, you may temporarily or even permanently be unable to perform your household tasks. These tasks could range from cleaning to grocery shopping. If...
Injury compensation for cyclists: how to claim compensation after a bicycle accident?
You have been hit while cycling and as a result have suffered personal injury such as pain, fractures or wounds. This can lead to additional costs and loss of income....
Personal injury as a passenger
Were you involved in a traffic accident as a passenger in a car or on a motorcycle and suffered personal injury? Or did you fall due to an emergency stop...
Injury after a collision as a pedestrian
Were you hit as a pedestrian and suffered injury? This could have serious consequences for your health, your daily life, and your finances. Fortunately, you are entitled to compensation. In...
Pragmatic Settlement or With Settlement Agreement
When you are involved in an accident and sustain personal injury, there are different ways your case can be handled. Two common methods are the pragmatic settlement and the settlement...
Who compensates for personal injury after an accident with a fatbike?
Fatbikes have become increasingly popular in recent years. With their rugged appearance and thick tyres, they were originally designed for rough terrain, but nowadays we see them more and more...
Personal Injury in Minors
Minors hold a special position within personal injury law, and the lawmakers have built in extra safeguards to protect them. This is due to children being more vulnerable than adults,...
Accident with a Foreign Vehicle
Have you been hit by a motor vehicle from another country within the European Union in the Netherlands or abroad? Fortunately, all vehicles within the EU are obliged to be...
Personal Injury for Independent Entrepreneurs and Freelancers
As an independent entrepreneur or freelancer, have you been involved in an accident and suffered personal injury? This immediately impacts your business operations, turnover and profits. It’s crucial that you...
What does a personal injury process look like?
Have you suffered injury due to a collision, a workplace accident or a dog bite? Then you are entitled to personal injury compensation. At Arslan & Arslan Lawyers, we offer...
Free Aid in Personal Injury
An accident, an industrial accident or a dog bite can lead to injury or physical complaints, entitling you to compensation. However, what many people do not know is that according...
Free transfer in case of dissatisfaction with your legal aid insurer
Are you not satisfied with the way your legal aid provider is handling your personal injury case? Then you can switch to Arslan & Arslan Lawyers free of charge, where...
Switching Legal Insurance Companies in Cases of Personal Injury: What are Your Options?
Did you sustain injury due to an accident, medical malpractice or any other situation that has caused damage? You might have reached out to your legal insurance provider to claim...
How to become a lawyer in the Netherlands?
Becoming a lawyer is the dream of many. But how exactly do you become a lawyer? What steps do you need to take, how do you find a mentor and...
The Security Deposit in Renting a Property: Your Rights as a Tenant
Renting a property often goes hand in hand with paying a security deposit or bond. This deposit provides the landlord with financial certainty in case of damage to the property...
Personal Injury Lawyer Amsterdam: Expert and Free Assistance from Arslan & Arslan Lawyers
Have you been involved in an accident and are you looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer in Amsterdam? At Arslan & Arslan Lawyers you are at the right place...
Your Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer in Rotterdam: Arslan & Arslan Advocaten
Have you had an accident and are you looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer in Rotterdam? Then you are at the right place at Arslan & Arslan Advocaten. Our...
Compensation for Accident at Work: What You Need to Know and How Can You Claim This?
As an employer, if an employee is unable to work due to an accident, it can have significant financial consequences. You are faced with ongoing wage costs, rehabilitation costs, and...
Legal expenses insurance refused: what can you do?
A legal expenses insurance is intended to provide legal support in case of a legal dispute. You pay a monthly or annual premium to be insured of help when you...
Everything you need to know about PII (Personal Injury Insurance) and personal injury
Everything you need to know about PII (Personal Injury Insurance) and personal injury A traffic accident can have serious consequences, especially if you are responsible for the accident. In such...
Work Accident: What Now?
In short: Employers must take all possible measures to prevent work accidents. If liable, the employer must compensate the employee’s personal injury. Traffic accidents during working hours can also...
Looking for the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in the Netherlands? Choose Onur Arslan
Are you a victim of an accident and looking for the best personal injury lawyer in the Netherlands? At Arslan & Arslan Advocaten, you are at the right address. Onur...
Division of the Marital Home in a Divorce: Everything you need to know
One of the most complex and emotionally loaded aspects of a divorce is the division of the marital home. The question of who can stay in the house, how the...
Oznur Batur: Lawyer and NIVRE-Register Expert
At Arslan & Arslan Lawyers, we are proud of our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers. One of our most valued colleagues is Oznur Batur, who has not only distinguished...
Whiplash after a Collision: Symptoms, Treatment, and Compensation
Whiplash can often occur in a traffic accident, especially a rear-end collision. This injury can have significant consequences for your health and daily life. Whiplash complaints are sometimes immediately visible,...
Personal Injury Stories Based on Article 5 Road Traffic Act
Have you been involved in a traffic accident and suffered injury as a result? Then you may be able to claim compensation. A common ground for claiming personal injury is...
Types of Accidents and Personal Injury: What to do in case of an accident?
An accident can happen at any time and can lead to material damage, but also to injury. Personal injury is damage to your body or mind caused by an accident....
Types of Accidents and Personal Injury: What to do in case of an accident?
An accident can occur at any moment and can lead to material damage, as well as injury. Personal injury refers to damages to your physical or mental state caused by...
Personal Injury From a Dog Bite: Everything You Need To Know
A dog bite can have profound consequences, both physically and mentally. As a victim of a dog bite, you are often entitled to compensation. In this article, we explain how...
Lawyers with fighting spirit
Arslan & Arslan Advocaten is an ambitious full-service law firm with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. We also have a visiting location in Eindhoven. We are perhaps best...
The 10-step plan for personal injury claims
If you have been injured by someone else, you may be entitled to compensation for personal injury. This is compensation for the damage you suffered. Personal injury compensation can be...
Transition fee
The transition payment is a major change compared to the old dismissal law. Since 1 July 2015, every employee whose employment contract is terminated after an employment of at least...
Fired immediately
Summary dismissal is a notice of termination for an urgent reason, whereby the employment contract is immediately terminated. The employer does not need permission from the UWV for this. However,...
Criminal law specialists
Yesterday Melanie Schulpen successfully completed the specialization course of the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law after an intensive and instructive year. From now on she can officially call herself...
From now on also in Amsterdam!
After opening offices in The Hague, Rotterdam and a visiting location in Eindhoven, we now also have a branch in Amsterdam due to the growing demand from the Amsterdam region....
Employee rights: frequently asked questions due to the Corona crisis
As a result of the Corona virus, many employees are in an uncertain position. Many employees have questions they don’t know the answer to. The internet is full of articles...
Rights of on-call and temporary agency workers during the Corona crisis.
It has become clear that the Coronavirus is affecting all layers of society. The economy has come to a standstill and many employees are advised to work from home. Flexible...
We are hiring!
If you have completed your law degree (HBO/WO), SJD, or MER and are eager to work at an ambitious and young firm, we would love to meet you! Our firm...
Now also operational in Eindhoven!
After opening offices in The Hague and Rotterdam, we now also have a visiting location in Eindhoven due to the growing demand from the East Brabant region. Do you have...
Notice fee
An employee whose employment contract for an indefinite period has lasted at least six months must be notified by his employer at least one month in advance whether his contract...
Chain arrangement
The chain arrangement means that a series of fixed-term employment contracts is converted into an employment contract for an indefinite period. This conversion occurs in the following situations: A series...
In court, now what?
No one hopes or expects to need the legal assistance of a criminal lawyer. Unfortunately, you don’t always have control over what comes your way. Should it be necessary, the...
Guilty passenger
The innocent passenger or passenger of a motor vehicle that has been involved in a traffic accident always receives compensation for his damage. After all, he is not at fault...
Don’t be fooled
In administrative law, decisions of the government are central. Government decisions can have far- reaching consequences for you. It is very important that you take immediate action if you disagree...
Do temporary workers have the same rights as permanent employees?
As an employer, it can be attractive to temporarily hire additional staff through a temp agency. It offers flexibility and relieves you of administrative tasks, since the temp worker is officially employed by the temp agency. But what are the rights of temp workers, and what responsibilities do you have as a hirer? In this […]
The prohibition on obstacles for temporary agency workers: protection upon employment after secondment
The prohibition on obstacles is an important part of the Allocation of Workers by Intermediaries Act (Waadi), which protects temporary agency workers when entering into an employment contract with the end user after their secondment. According to Article 9a Waadi, a temporary employment company may not create obstacles for the conclusion of an employment contract […]
The Presumption of Workload: Explaining Your Rights as an Employee
As an employee, you may face situations where you consistently work more hours than stipulated in your employment contract. This can happen if you are, for example, working on a call-up basis but are increasingly being called up to work. In these instances, there might be a presumption of workload. This presumption gives you the […]
The phase system for temporary workers: Everything you need to know about phase A, B, and C
Temporary workers often work flexibly, being placed at an employer by a temping agency (the hirer). To structure this process and ensure the rights of temporary workers, the temping sector works with the so-called phase system. This system, laid down in the ABU and NBBU collective agreements, divides the employment contract of a temporary worker […]
Severance Pay for Temporary Workers: Everything You Need to Know
As a temporary worker, just like regular employees, you may be eligible for severance pay. This is a form of dismissal compensation you receive from your employer when your contract is terminated. The severance pay is intended to help you to transition from one job to another, for example through retraining. In this article, we […]
Company Accident Temp Worker: who is liable?
Many companies regularly use temporary workers to cope with temporary peaks in workload or for specific projects. Temporary workers offer flexibility, but their position also raises special legal issues, especially when a company accident occurs. In such cases, the question arises as to who is responsible for the damage suffered by the temporary worker: the […]
Rules for temporary workers: What are the responsibilities of the hiring company and the temporary help agency?
In the Netherlands, there are strict labor rules that must be adhered to in order to ensure the safety and health of temporary workers at work. Both the hiring company and the temporary help agency share this responsibility. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, it is important that both parties prepare the temporary […]
Termination notice for temp workers: what are your rights?
As a temporary worker, you often work on the basis of temporary contracts, but what if you want to quit your job? Termination of an employment contract works differently for temporary employees than for regular employees. In this article, we explain how the notice period for temporary workers works exactly, what your rights are, and […]
Permanent contract after working through a temp agency: How does the chain rule work?
Do you work through a temp agency and consider signing a permanent contract with the same or a new employer? Then it’s important to know how the law deals with temporary contracts and the switch to a permanent employment. In this article, we explain how the chain rule works and when you can claim a […]
Temporary Employment Clause in Case of Sickness Reporting by a Temporary Worker: What does the Supreme Court Say?
The use of the temporary employment clause in the employment contract of a temp is a much-discussed topic within labor law. But what exactly happens when a temporary worker reports sick and the employment contract automatically terminates due to the temporary employment clause? In this article, we discuss the recent ruling of the Supreme Court […]