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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.
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When you are accused of refusal to work, that often feels unjustified. Many employees suddenly hear that they “refuse to
Temporary workers often work flexibly, being placed at an employer by a temping agency (the hirer). To structure this process
File a Complaint with KiFiD – Your Rights, Action Plan and Tips Do you have a dispute with your bank,
Your notice period as an agency worker depends on exactly two things: which type of agency contract you have, and
Have you been involved in a rear-end crash (also known as a rear-end collision)? Then the question immediately arises: who
If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's
Anyone who sustains injuries in an accident almost always wonders: how is personal injury compensation calculated? The short answer is:
Anyone who sustains injuries in an accident almost always wonders: how is personal injury compensation calculated? The short answer is:
Anyone who sustains an injury in an accident almost always wonders: how is personal injury compensation calculated? The short answer
Have you been injured in an accident and are you unsure whether it is necessary to hire a personal injury
“You were late, so we’re withholding €25.”“You did something wrong; we’ll deduct it from your pay.”Many young people face fines
You make a mistake at work. A product breaks, damage occurs, or your employer says: “We’re going to charge you
Do you work through an agency and something goes wrong? Dismissal, pay problems, illness or an accident? One question always
Do you work with colleagues who earn more for the same work? And are you then told: “Yes but you’re
Do you work longer than planned? Do you “hang around for a bit” after closing time? Or are you expected
Many young people think that vacation pay is only for “real jobs” Or that you are not entitled to it
You report sick and immediately feel the stress. “Will I still get paid?”Many young people with a side job or
Many young people see it on their payslip: there are breaks are automatically deducted. Sometimes 30 minutes, sometimes even an
Many young people recognize this problem: you’ve worked, but not all hours have been paid. Sometimes it’s a few hours,
Many young people work as couriers for platforms. Often the contract says that you’re self-employed But in practice it feels
“You don’t need to come in tomorrow anymore.”“This isn’t working; we’re ending it.”“Good luck going forward.” Many young people get
Dismissal during the probationary period often feels like the end of the story. Many young people think: “It’s just allowed.”But
Many young people work on a zero-hours contract. That looks flexible, but in practice it often creates insecurity. From one
Many young people work through a temp agency. That feels flexible, but it also creates uncertainty. Especially when you’re suddenly