Curriculum Vitae

Lawyer / associate partner

Expertises

Employment Law
Employee Participation Law

Education

Master’s degree in law, VU University Amsterdam
Grotius specialisation course in labour law (cum laude)

Memberships

Member of the Netherlands Employment Lawyers Association (VAAN)
Member of The Hague Employment Lawyers Association (VHAA)

Ancillary activities

Lid College van Afgevaardigden Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten

Languages

English
Dutch

Mark Dijkstra

Mark Dijkstra is an experienced employment lawyer and associate partner. He focuses in particular on advising (international) companies and executives. He advises and handles matters such as reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions and complex termination issues.

Mark previously worked as a lawyer at publicly traded financial institutions and completed the Grotius Labour Law specialisation with honours (cum laude).

Mark is known for his clear roadmap and straightforward approach.The structure Mark brings to his cases allows him to maintain oversight and concentrate on achieving results. Clients appreciate his focus and effectiveness. Honesty and clear communication are crucial to him.

 

Read client experiences below.

“I had a very positive experience working with Mark Dijkstra. He was professional, clear, and very supportive throughout a difficult situation. Communication was always timely and he took the time to explain things clearly, which gave me a lot of reassurance. I’m grateful for his guidance and would definitely recommend him.”

“Great work from Mark Dijkstra with a complicated case. I recommend him 100%.”

“I hired Mark Dijkstra to help me with negotiating my termination terms after being laid off from work and he was very helpful. He’s very knowledgeable with the Dutch employment regulations and was able to notice the mistakes my employer made when laying me off. He also understood what I needed and helped me negotiate the terms successfully by leveraging my position. I would definitely hire him again if needed.”

 

 

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13 May 2026

Dismissal of an employee due to long-term incapacity for work

As an employer, you may terminate the employment relationship with a sick employee after 104 weeks of sickness. This can be done via a settlement agreement or with a dismissal permit from the UWV. But when exactly can you apply for such a permit?

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15 April 2026

What to consider with overtime?

Employment contracts specify the number of hours an employee works per week. However, employees may sometimes be expected to work beyond these agreed hours, especially when approaching critical deadlines.

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9 April 2026

Is an employer allowed to prohibit a dog in the workplace?

Employers have what is known as a right to issue instructions. This means they are authorised to unilaterally impose rules and guidelines on employees.

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