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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.
A BKR or EVR registration can have major consequences for your financial future. Think of a rejected mortgage, no business
BKR and EVR registrations raise many questions and uncertainties. In practice, we see that clients often refrain from taking action
Applying for a mortgage while you have a BKR or EVR registration have, often causes uncertainty. Many people think: “They
An EVR-registration due to fraud is one of the most severe measures that a bank or insurer can take. The
You have fully repaid your debt, yet there is still a BKR registration visible. For many people, that is incomprehensible
An EVR registration can have major consequences. You cannot get a mortgage, take out a loan, and sometimes you can’t
A settlement (vaststellingsovereenkomst) records final agreements about your compensation so you avoid litigation. Sign only once the extent of your
Many expats do not enter into employment directly with a Dutch company, but work here via posting or secondment. That
A summary dismissal is the most drastic way an employer can terminate an employment relationship. The dismissal is with immediate
When you are faced with a CIS registration or EVR registration, it has major consequences. You may encounter problems when
Written by Onur Arslan, attorney at Arslan Advocaten. Registered in the legal practice areas register of the Netherlands Bar for
Many employees in the Netherlands work on the basis of a temporary contract. When such an employment contract is not
In the Netherlands, many employees work under a temporary employment contract, also known as a fixed-term contract. This type of
Do you work as a call worker (e.g. in the hospitality industry) structurally more hours than stated in your contract?
Following a medical procedure or treatment, something can go wrong. Sometimes this is a complication that nobody could have prevented,
If you structurally work more hours than your contract states, there are two different statutory routes. They are often confused,
As a temporary agency worker, you have to deal with fixed-term contracts, agency clauses, and different clients. But what happens
Private clinics – such as cosmetic centers, dental practices, or private hospitals – are rapidly gaining in popularity.Many people choose
A labor dispute mediation process can prevent a lot of misery. Conflicts in the workplace occur more often than people
On dismissal an employee is often entitled to a compensation. The best known is the transition payment, which the employer
Many employees start at a company via a temp agency or secondment agency, and later join the same employer directly.
Are you dealing with debt collection and a bailiff? This article explains what that means and which points matter for
…After a collision, it is crucial to fill out the accident claim form (also known as the accident report form