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In this knowledge base our lawyers explain how Dutch law works in practice: when you are entitled to compensation, which time limits apply, and what an insurer, employer or landlord may and may not ask of you. Each article answers one concrete question and names the statutory provisions it rests on, so you can check the basis for yourself.

Use the filters to read by area of law: personal injury, employment law, tenancy law, insurance law, business law, family law, criminal law and administrative law. If your own situation is not covered, or you want to know what an article means for your case, contact us for an initial assessment.

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Holiday days during illness: what are your rights?

During illness you in principle build up statutory holiday for as long as you are entitled to pay. You can

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Repaying study costs on dismissal: do you have to?

You do not automatically have to repay study costs because you are leaving. First it has to be established whether

Employee with a warning letter next to a personnel file and pen.

A formal warning from your employer: how do you respond?

Received a formal warning? You do not have to sign by way of agreement. Respond in writing and substantiate which

Employee with a payslip, wallet, hourglass and medical symbol.

Wage stop or wage suspension during illness: what can you do?

Pay stopped or suspended during illness? A wage suspension postpones payment. If you later provide the necessary information and are

Illustratie van een BKR-registratie, brievenbus en dossier over een ontbrekende waarschuwing.

BKR registration without a warning: can you have the registration removed?

A missing advance notice may be a reason to challenge an arrears code. Do check which code has been registered
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Water damage claim rejected by the insurer: leak, maintenance or cover after all?

When a water damage claim is rejected, the cause, the policy and the evidence are decisive.
Illustratie van een EVR-registratie die naast een rechterlijke beslissing wordt beoordeeld.

EVR registration after acquittal or dismissal: must the bank or insurer remove you?

An acquittal or dismissal does not automatically remove an EVR registration. Learn how to compare the criminal law decision with
Illustratie van een afgewezen BKR-verzoek met een dossier, vergrootglas en woning.

Request for BKR removal rejected: which next step should you take?

After a rejection, you need to assess both the reasoning and the applicable time limits. This blog helps you choose
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Car stolen, but the insurer will not pay: what can you do?

A rejected theft claim calls for a close look at the policy, the evidence of theft and the exact ground
Illustratie: cliënt wacht geduldig naast kalender en dossier tijdens een lange letselschadeprocedure

Why does a personal injury case take a long time and what can you do?

A personal injury case often takes a long time because liability, medical recovery, causal link and future damages are not

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What can you do if the insurer rejects liability?

When an insurer rejects liability, it can have major consequences for the settlement of personal injury. Always ask for a

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Psychological injury after an accident: what about your compensation?

Post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and other psychological complaints can deeply impact daily life, work, and social relationships. When these

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What compensation do you get for study delay due to injury?

When an accident, medical incident, or crime leads to a study delay, it can have direct consequences for the future

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What compensation do you receive for loss of ability to perform household tasks?

When you sustain injuries in an accident, you may become limited in tasks around your home. Are you less able

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How can an entrepreneur or self-employed person claim loss of income after an injury?

An entrepreneur or self-employed person may, after an injury, miss the profit that would likely have been achieved without the

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How is loss of income calculated after an accident?

Loss of income after an accident is calculated by comparing your actual financial situation with the probable situation without an

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What are your rights as a pedestrian after a collision?

A pedestrian who is struck by a car, motorcycle or other motor vehicle occupies a strongly protected legal position. Under

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Cyclist collision rights: personal injury after a collision with a car

If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's

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When does a child hit by a car receive 100% compensation?

When a child under the age of fourteen sustains an injury as a cyclist or pedestrian in a collision with

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Difference between IVA and WGA: which WIA benefit do you receive?

Are you facing long-term incapacity for work and wondering if you are entitled to an IVA or WGA benefit? The

Applying for Unemployment Benefits: Conditions, Duration and Amount in 2026

Have you lost your job and are wondering if you are entitled to unemployment benefits in 2026? Applying for a
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WW Benefit Refused by UWV: What Can You Do?

Your WW benefit has been denied by the UWV and you are unsure about your rights or the steps you

Sickness Benefit Rejected or Terminated: Your Rights and Appeal Options

Your sickness benefit has been denied or discontinued, while you are still unable to work. What are your rights and

Disputing Disability Percentage at the UWV

Do you find that the disability percentage determined by the UWV does not accurately reflect your situation? Challenging this assessment