Unpaid hours: what can you do?

Unpaid hours: what can you do?

Many young people recognize this problem: you’ve worked, but not all hours have been paid. Sometimes it’s a few hours, sometimes systematically missed shifts, breaks being deducted, or “extra” work...

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Parental Authority: Everything You Need to Know

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...

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Free Help with Personal Injury

Free Help with Personal Injury

A collision, a workplace accident, or a dog bite can cause injury or physical symptoms, entitling you to compensation. What many people do not know, however, is that under the...

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Personal injury and household help

Personal injury and household help

When you are injured in an accident, you may be temporarily or even permanently unable to perform your household tasks. This can range from cleaning to doing the shopping. If...

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Accident with a Foreign Vehicle

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...

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Workplace Accident: What Now?

Workplace Accident: What Now?

  In short: Employers must take all possible measures to prevent workplace accidents. If liable, the employer must compensate the employee for personal injury. Traffic accidents during working hours can...

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Lawyers with fighting spirit

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...

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Immediate dismissal

Immediate dismissal

Summary dismissal is a termination for an urgent reason, in which the employment contract is terminated immediately. In such cases, the employer does not need permission from the UWV. However,...

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Whiplash

Whiplash

Car accidents can often have unpleasant consequences. A whiplash is a common injury to the neck and/or back as a result of an accident. In such cases, the head makes...

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Criminal law specialists

Criminal law specialists

Yesterday, after an intensive and instructive year, Melanie Schulpen successfully completed the specialization program of the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology. As of today, she may officially...

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From now on also in Amsterdam!

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....

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We are hiring!

We are hiring!

Have you completed the (HBO/WO) degree program in Law, SJD or MER and would you like to work at an ambitious and young firm? Then we would be happy to...

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In court, now what?

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...

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Don’t be fooled

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...

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Dismissal due to disturbed working relationship with colleagues or supervisor

A good collaboration is essential in the workplace. Sometimes the relationship between employee and colleagues or supervisor is so poor that there is a disturbed working relationship. This can lead to dismissal, but only under strict conditions. In this article, we discuss how judges look at labor disputes, what solutions are possible, and what your […]

Dismissal during reorganization and social plan: what are your rights?

A reorganization can have major consequences for employees. Sometimes functions disappear, departments merge, or a relocation takes place. Dismissal can be inevitable during a reorganization. Yet, as an employee, you have rights and employers are often required to offer a social plan. In this article, we explain how dismissal works in case of reorganization, what […]

Dismissal for fraud or theft: rules, evidence and your rights

Employers often regard fraud or theft as one of the most serious workplace violations. In such cases, it usually results in a summary dismissal. This can have major consequences: no notice period, no severance pay, and usually no entitlement to unemployment benefits. However, an employer cannot simply do this: strict rules apply, and the employer […]

Dismissal during the probationary period: rules, rights and common mistakes

A probationary period gives both the employer and the employee the opportunity to see whether the working relationship is a good fit. During this period, the employment contract can be terminated with immediate effect, without a notice period or procedure. Still, important rules and exceptions apply. In this article, we discuss how dismissal during the […]

Dismissal by mutual consent (VSO): your complete guide

More and more often, termination is arranged through a settlement agreement (VSO). This is a written agreement in which the employer and employee agree on the end of the employment contract. A VSO can be attractive, but it is important that you know your rights well before you sign. In this article, we discuss how […]

Dismissal during pregnancy and parental leave: your rights

Pregnancy or parental leave is a special and protected period. The legislator wants to prevent employees from unfairly losing their jobs during this phase of their lives. Therefore, there are strict prohibitions on dismissal. Yet some employers still try to dismiss employees during this period. In this article, we explain what your rights are, what […]

Notice period and termination: everything you need to know

The notice period is one of the most important parts of employment law. It determines how long the period is between the moment of dismissal and the official end date of your employment contract. An incorrect application of the notice period can have major consequences for both employee and employer, for example regarding the start […]

Probation and dismissal during probation: your rights and pitfalls

Many employment contracts contain a probationary period. This is a period in which both the employer and the employee can terminate the collaboration without notice or grounds for dismissal. However, strict rules apply, and as an employee, you do have certain rights. In this article, we discuss the rules surrounding the probationary period, what your […]

Transition payment and severance payments in the Netherlands: your complete guide

Upon dismissal, you are in many cases entitled to a transition payment. Sometimes, on top of that, a higher severance payment can be agreed upon, for example in a settlement agreement. The difference between these payments is substantial and the financial consequences for you as an employee can be considerable. In this article, we explain […]