Curriculum Vitae

Lawyer

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 specializes in employment law.

Mark has more than 15 years of experience in both individual and collective employment law. In his practice he particularly assists international companies and (international) directors.

Mark started his career in the legal profession after which he gained further experience as a lawyer working for (listed) financial institutions. Among other things, he advised on reorganizations, employee participation and harmonization of employment conditions in mergers and acquisitions. He also advised and litigated on complex termination issues, such as those involving statutory directors, stock options and fair compensation.

Mark enjoys quick reactions, practical solutions and concise communication. Mark combines that with quality legal content – evidenced, among other things, by the fact that he completed the Grotius Employment Law specialization course cum laude. “A clear step-by-step plan is often more helpful to a client than endless legal discourse,” says Mark.

Get in touch with Mark

+31 (0)70 3615048

+31 (0) 6 10185840

m.dijkstra@gmw.nl

Articles

2 October 2024

I want to dismiss my employee, what should I consider?

Terminating an employee under Dutch labor law is not a straightforward process.

26 August 2024

Limits to freedom of expression in the employment relationship

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, corona, the election results. Some examples of social issues that can lead to intense emotions of employees and firm statements in the workplace and via social media.

21 August 2024

Bonus: a favor or a right?

In addition to the fixed salary, an employee can often earn an additional bonus. Conditions may be attached to the payment of the bonus. The employment contract or bonus scheme often states that the employer determines whether an employee is entitled to a bonus. This is called “discretionary authority.” How free is the employer to decide whether or not to pay a bonus? And can an employee acquire a right to the bonus?

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