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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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Rights of on-call and temporary agency workers during the Corona crisis.

It has become clear that the Coronavirus is affecting all layers of society. The economy has come to a standstill

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As a passenger, you are always entitled to compensation!

As a passenger, you are always entitled to compensation! When you are involved in a traffic accident as a passenger

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Notice compensation upon dismissal: what are your rights?

When you, as an employee, have a fixed-term contract that lasts longer than six months, the employer must inform you

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The chain rule explained: when do you get a permanent contract?

After three consecutive fixed-term contracts, or once those contracts together have lasted longer than 36 months, a permanent contract arises

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In court, now what?

No one hopes or expects to need the legal assistance of a criminal lawyer. Unfortunately, you don’t always have control

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Don’t be fooled

In administrative law, decisions of the government are central. Government decisions can have far- reaching consequences for you. It is