Employment law
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
A letter from a collection agency or bailiff can be quite a shock. You may be ordered to pay within a few days, threatened with
Receiving a summons or petition can be very scary. Many people have never dealt with the judge and do not know what to do. However,
Receiving a petition from the court can be quite frightening. Often it involves sensitive matters, such as divorce, dealing with children or the termination of