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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.
Receiving a summons or petition can be very scary. Many people have never dealt with the judge and do not
Receiving a petition from the court can be quite frightening. Often it involves sensitive matters, such as divorce, dealing with
Dangerous driving, also known as causing danger or obstruction on the road, is punishable under Article 5 of the 1994
An incorrect or delayed diagnosis can have major consequences for a patient’s health.When a doctor fails to recognize a condition
Are you facing loonbeslag? You must never be left without a subsistence minimum. That is what the beslagvrije voet is
When an employee or other worker is injured at work, it matters greatly that the accident is reported correctly. The
Your card is declined, or you see that your balance has been blocked. Before you do anything else, answer four
When your employer dismisses you, you are in principle entitled to the transition compensation. This is the statutory severance payment
Written by Onur Arslan, attorney at Arslan Advocaten. Registered in the legal practice areas register of the Netherlands Bar for
An employer can dismiss employees if the company runs into financial difficulties or if there is a reorganization. This is
A suspension or inactive status has great consequences for both the employee and employer. Often the question arises: do you
If you are injured while working as a temporary worker, the hiring company is treated as your employer for safety
A temporary employment contract is often flexible in nature. Both the temporary worker and the temp agency can decide to
Employees often have questions about their right to a travel allowance. While it may seem logical that employers provide compensation
Are you ill and receiving Sickness Benefits Act (ZW) benefit from the UWV? A UWV decision can then have far-reaching
Personal injury insurance can raise important questions about your position, the information you need and the practical steps to consider
As a temporary agency worker, just like regular employees, you may be eligible for a transition payment. This is a
Changing a first name can be an important step for people who no longer feel connected to their current first
Occupant Damage Insurance (schadeverzekering inzittenden, SVI) pays the actual damage of the driver and passengers regardless of who caused the
When your employer wants to part with you, it can be done in different ways. Often you are offered a
Hiring temporary agency workers is a common practice in the Netherlands. But what happens when an agency worker moves to
Many employment contracts contain a non-compete clause or a non-solicitation clause. These provisions limit your ability to work for a
A settlement agreement can affect your entitlement to WW, the Dutch unemployment benefit. Not because a settlement agreement (VSO) is
Do you work through a temp agency and consider signing a permanent contract with the same or a new employer?