
Reporting a Workplace Accident to the Labour Inspectorate (SZW): When Is It Mandatory?
In brief Reporting a workplace accident to the labour inspectorate is mandatory for serious accidents at work. The employer has an extensive duty of care

In brief Reporting a workplace accident to the labour inspectorate is mandatory for serious accidents at work. The employer has an extensive duty of care

In brief A fall from height at work, such as from a scaffold or ladder, is a common cause of serious injury. The employer has

An increasing number of employees experience psychological injury caused by work. Think of burnout, severe stress-related symptoms, anxiety disorders or depressive symptoms. This often raises the question: can I hold my employer liable for psychological injury? The answer is nuanced yet clear: yes, you can. The law protects employees against psychological injury arising […]

If you are injured at work, your employer is in principle liable under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code. The employer must prove it

If you are injured at work, your employer is in principle liable under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code. The employer must prove it

Burn-out or work stress can lead to employer liability if the employer failed its duty of care under Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code,