Employment law
Labour law is an intricate and complex field, subject to changes at any given moment. Both employees as well as employers often feel overwhelmed when confronted with issues involving labour law. This is why it is wise to call upon GMW Advocaten who has an entire team dealing with labour law. Our client base is growing nation wide; expats, top managers and CEOs of large corporations consult us on a regular basis, drawing on our extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of labour law.
Our team is ready to take on your case, making first an in-depth scan of all the aspects defining your specific situation. Labour law requires both sharp analysis as well as fine-tuned awareness of the wide range of emotional aspects involved.
Our role
Labour law is one of the most dynamic legal fields. Consult us for a scan of your contract and the legal consequences of all the provisions included; we can also assist you in conflict situations on the work floor. We strive to render above-expectation services by first giving you an estimate of all costs involved, by billing on a monthly basis and by keeping you up-to-date on possible increases in costs.
GMW Advocaten believes in proactive communication and a close personal contact between clients and their assigned lawyer. We handle matters in a focussed and pragmatic manner, analysing a case from all points of view. Striving for an optimal solution we consider legal aspects as well as business interests and the human dimensions of the case entrusted to us. Whenever possible, we aim for an amicable solution.
Litigation
GMW Advocaten’s consulting practice is complemented by a litigation practice that has a substantial track record of successes. Please consult us – be it for advice or proceedings – for matters related to:
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Employment contracts – trial period, scanning of contracts and terms of employment
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Working hours - the law regulating working hours (Arbeidstijdenwet - ATW) and the law amending working hours (Wet Aanpassing Arbeidsduur WAA)
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Industrial accidents and occupational illness
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Competition and business relation clauses
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Threat of dismissal (suspension, compiling a file, adjustment of position etc)
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Flexible working relationships (detachment, free-lancers, management agreement, contract for professional services, ZZP’rs/independent workers without staff)
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Equal opportunity (discrimination issues)
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Being a good employee
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Redundancy (instant dismissal, dismissal via the Centre for Work and Income CWI, manifestly unfair dismissal, termination of a contract by a sub district court judge, redundancy pay, termination regulations, regulations for standing rights entitling to periodical payments, evaluation of the Social Plan , etc)
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Privacy (the law protecting personal data - Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens, camera surveillance, internet related issues, etc)
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Statutory directors and top managers (enterprises, administrative bodies)
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Illness (entitlement to continued payment of salary during absence due to sickness, reintegration, appropriate work)
Information
For more information on the subject please contact Godelijn Boonman.
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