When is a non-compete clause in an employment contract valid?
Discover the legal requirements for non-compete clauses in employment contracts and when courts will enforce or reject them.
Are You Eligible for a Government-Funded Lawyer?
Can't afford a lawyer? Find out if you qualify for subsidized legal aid and what your own contribution will be.
Doubting an Employee’s Sick Leave? Only the Company Doctor May Decide
Can you dismiss an employee if you doubt their sick leave? Only a certified company doctor may assess medical validity, never the employer.
Termination Notice Obligation: What Employers Must Know
What if you forget to notify an employee about contract renewal? Dutch law imposes a strict one-month salary penalty. How can you prevent this?
Vacation Days Administration: Why It’s the Employer’s Responsibility
What happens if vacation records are incomplete? Dutch courts hold employers liable. How can you avoid legal and financial risks?
Freelancer or Employee? Dutch Courts Offer Clearer Guidelines
How do courts distinguish between a freelancer and an employee? Learn from recent rulings and the Deliveroo case what really defines an employment contract.
Sabbaticals and Unpaid Leave: What Should Employers Know?
Can you refuse a sabbatical or unpaid leave request from an employee? Know your rights and duties to avoid legal and practical risks.
New Hire Doesn’t Fit? Here Are Your Legal Options as an Employer
What if a new employee turns out to be a bad fit? Can you end the contract during probation or later? Know your legal options as an employer.
Partial Dismissal After Illness: When Are You Entitled to Compensation?
Can you receive UWV compensation after a partial dismissal due to illness? What conditions must be met to avoid losing your right?
Employer's Duty to Inform: How to Prevent Legal Claims and Costly Mistakes
What must you repeat as an employer to avoid liability? How do courts view vacation days, instructions, and zero-tolerance policies?
Employee Misses Appointment with Company Doctor: What Can You Do as an Employer?
What can you do if a sick employee doesn’t show up for the company doctor? When can you suspend pay, and what are the legal limits?
Required to Arrive Early: Are You Entitled to Pay?
Do you have to be paid if your employer requires you to be present before your shift starts? When does waiting time count as working time?
Can an Employer Refuse to Negotiate with a Union?
May employers bypass trade unions and negotiate only with the works council? What does the Dutch Supreme Court say about fair collective bargaining?
Can Your Employer Dismiss You for Cocaine Use in Your Private Life?
Can your employer fire you for drug use in your free time? What if it affects your role or safety at work? Learn when dismissal is legally justified.
Injured at a Work Outing: Is Your Employer Liable?
Are employers responsible for injuries during a company event? What if it’s outside work hours and participation was voluntary? Know your rights.
Workplace Conflict: What Can Employers Do and How Do You Resolve It?
What steps should you take as an employer during a workplace conflict? When is dismissal justified and how do you avoid legal risks?
Can an Employee Refuse a New Role After Company Takeover?
When can an employee refuse a change in role after a takeover? What does ‘good employee conduct’ mean under Dutch law? Read about the Supreme Court’s view.
Burnout from Work Pressure: When Is an Employer Liable?
Can an employer be held liable for psychological harm caused by work pressure? Only if unsafe conditions and a breach of duty of care are proven.
Non-Compete Clause Invalid: Employee Interests Prevail
When is a non-compete clause enforceable in the Netherlands? Courts may strike it down if it unfairly limits the employee’s freedom to work.
When Can an Employer Demote an Employee?
Demoting an employee is only allowed under strict conditions. Learn when a demotion is legally justified under Dutch employment law.