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,
A labor dispute mediation process can prevent a lot of misery. Conflicts in the workplace occur more often than people think – between colleagues, supervisors
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
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
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
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