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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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Summary dismissal is the most severe form of dismissal. Yet this measure is used remarkably often among young people —
Starting a lawsuit, or defending yourself against one, is a serious decision. Whether it concerns a business dispute, an employment
An employer can dismiss an employee for culpable act or omission. This means that the employee has done or failed
When you are faced with a CIS registration or EVR registration, it has major consequences. You may experience problems when
A BKR registration raises questions for many people. The information is often fragmented and complex, while the impact can be
When you become unfit for work due to an accident, this often has significant financial consequences. You may be able
"How much compensation for pain and suffering will I get?" is the most common question after an injury, and at
If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's
If you are injured at work, your employer is in principle liable under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code.
If you are injured at work, your employer is in principle liable under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code.
If you are injured as a cyclist, pedestrian or moped rider in a collision with a motor vehicle, the vehicle's
Summarily dismissing an employee is the most severe sanction you can impose as an employer. When the employee is sick,
When you are ill, you expect rest, recovery, and guidance. Not that from one day to the next you are
When you are suddenly summarily dismissed, your world is immediately turned upside down. From one day to the next you
When someone suddenly receives a letter or phone call about an international criminal case, it almost always causes anxiety. It
Did you suddenly receive notice that your insurance is being terminated? That’s a shock. Still, an insurer is not allowed
Has your insurer rejected an insurance claim? That happens more often than you might think. Sometimes that’s justified, but often
As a pedestrian, you are often the most vulnerable when you are hit. The consequences of such an accident—whether it
Were you involved in an accident as a passenger in a car, on a motorcycle or on public transport? Sustaining
Many people think that a BKR registration automatically disappears as soon as a debt has been repaid. Unfortunately, that is
A BKR registration can have major consequences. You won’t get a mortgage or a loan, and sometimes not even a
A BKR registration can make buying a home considerably more difficult. Mortgage lenders often reject applications as soon as a
A BKR registration by a telecom provider or private lease sounds harmless, but the consequences are often significant. You cannot
When you separate and have minor children, it is mandatory to draw up a parenting plan. This plan helps to