Employment law
It is advisable to seek advice at an early stage. This can prevent many problems and (long-term) procedures. We are happy to guide you from the first plans to implementation. Of course, we are always available for our clients to answer short questions directly and free of charge. We also provide input when assessing an employment contract or registering an important performance review.
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Drafting individual employment contracts
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Building a case file for employee (under)performance
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(Long-term) occupational disability
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Drafting and (unilaterally) amending employment conditions
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Flexible employment relationships
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Challenging a dismissal for immediate cause
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Claims for unpaid wages
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Personal Injury Articles
Assignment and secondment of expats in the Netherlands: what you need to know
Many expats do not enter into employment directly with a Dutch company, but work here via posting or secondment. That means that they formally remain
Summary dismissal: rules, examples and your rights
A summary dismissal is the most drastic way an employer can terminate an employment relationship. The dismissal is with immediate effect and without a notice
Settlement agreement and illness: is that allowed and what are the risks?
A common question is whether an employer during illness a settlement agreement (VSO) may offer. The answer is: yes, that is allowed, but it does
Transition compensation for temporary contracts: these are your rights
Many employees in the Netherlands work on the basis of a temporary contract. When such an employment contract is not extended, this can have far-reaching
Settlement agreement and transition compensation: how do you calculate your entitlement?
When you receive a settlement agreement (VSO), the severance payment plays a crucial role. Often it includes the transition payment listed: the statutory compensation to
Temporary employment contract: rights and obligations for employer and employee
In the Netherlands, many employees work under a temporary employment contract, also known as a fixed-term contract. This type of contract can be useful for
Legal presumption of work volume: how to claim fixed hours for structural overtime
Do you work as a call worker (e.g. in the hospitality industry) structurally more hours than stated in your contract? Then you can rely on
The legal presumption of working hours: Your rights as an employee explained
As an employee, you may encounter situations where you consistently work more hours than are laid down in your employment contract. This can happen if,
Notice period for temporary agency workers: everything about your rights upon dismissal and termination of the temporary employment contract
As a temporary agency worker, you have to deal with fixed-term contracts, agency clauses, and different clients. But what happens if you want to quit?
Labor dispute, mediation and what if it does end up in court?
A labor dispute mediation process can prevent a lot of misery. Conflicts in the workplace occur more often than people think – between colleagues, supervisors
Transition compensation and fair compensation upon dismissal: everything you need to know
Upon dismissal, an employee is often entitled to a compensation. The best-known is the transition compensation, which in almost all cases of dismissal must be
Successive employers and counting work as a temporary agency worker
Many employees start at a company via a temp agency or secondment agency, and later join the same employer directly. Or they switch employers within
Wage garnishment and the protected earnings threshold: what you need to know
Krijgt u te maken met loonbeslag? Dan mag u nooit zonder bestaansminimum komen te zitten. Daarvoor bestaat de beslagvrije voet: het deel van uw inkomen
Reporting a workplace accident: what are the rules?
When an employee or other worker is injured in the workplace, it is very important that the accident is reported properly. The legislation on workplace
Fair compensation in addition to transition compensation: when are you entitled to it?
When your employer dismisses you, you are in principle entitled to the transition compensation. This is the statutory severance payment intended to facilitate the move
Dismissal protection in the Netherlands: your complete guide
In the Netherlands, employers cannot simply dismiss employees. As an employee, you are entitled to dismissal protection. This means that your employer may terminate the
Dismissal for business economic reasons and reorganization: your rights explained
An employer can dismiss employees if the company runs into financial difficulties or if there is a reorganization. This is called dismissal on business economic
Right to wages during suspension or inactive status: what should you know?
A suspension or inactive status has great consequences for both the employee and employer. Often the question arises: do you retain your right to wages
Workplace accident involving a temporary agency worker: who is liable?
Temporary agency workers often work in sectors where physical risks exist, such as construction, logistics, and industry. If something goes wrong there and a temporary
Termination of a Temporary Employment Contract: Rights and Duties of Temporary Workers
A temporary employment contract is often flexible in nature. Both the temporary worker and the temp agency can decide to terminate their cooperation. Nevertheless, there
Sickness Benefit and the UWV: What Are Your Rights?
Are you ill and receiving a Sickness Benefits Act (ZW) benefit from the UWV? Then a decision by the UWV can have major consequences. You
Transition compensation for temp workers: Everything you need to know
As a temporary agency worker, just like regular employees, you may be eligible for a transition payment. This is a form of severance pay that
Dismissal via UWV versus settlement agreement: Explaining the differences
When your employer wants to part with you, it can be done in different ways. Often you are offered a settlement agreement (VSO), but sometimes
Successive employers and the rights of temporary agency workers: What you need to know
Hiring temporary agency workers is a common practice in the Netherlands. But what happens when an agency worker moves to a new employer, or when