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Do these 5 components count when calculating holiday pay?
In the past it was relatively easy to determine holiday pay (vacation wages). In general,…
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Real estate: purchase agreement or not?
It is striking how often there is discussion about whether or not a purchase agreement…
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Interesting judgment: moving for Ajax?
In August 2018, the Rotterdam District Court issued an interesting judgment that I wish to…
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The establishment and rights of the European Works Council
At the end of last year, the Court of Rotterdam made a rare ruling on…
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Inheritance Day 2019 – what it is and why it matters
Friday, March 22 is Inheritance Day 2019 in the Netherlands. On this day, you can…
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The ex-civil servant and the right to transitional compensation
From 2020, civil servants in the Netherlands will be entitled to a transition allowance on…
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The choice of forum in international divorces
Marjet Groenleer wrote an article about international divorce this month for the Divorce Bulletin (2019,…
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A good time to buy art
Winter is a great time to buy art, especially with lavish art fairs approaching such…
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Netherlands Commercial Court to open its doors soon
International trade plays a significant role in the Netherlands. In order to be able to…
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Statutory indexation of child and spousal alimony 2019
Each year, the Minister of Justice determines the alimony index. This means that the alimony…
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Being late for work could get you fired
An employee’s working hours are often defined within the employment contract – however in practice,…
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French court orders restitution of looted Pissarro – does this set a precedent?
On 2 October 2018, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the 2017 judgment that resulted…
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Chinese Mummy Buddha Statue Case
On 31 October 2018, the Amsterdam District Court dealt with additional evidence that was submitted…
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Limited duration for alimony: an update
Significant criticism followed the submission of a bill in 2015 which proposed a change to…
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How to get justice for a personal injury in the Netherlands
Every year, thousands of people suffer personal injuries, yet relatively few of them take legal…
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International access arrangements – 3 key considerations
There are more and more international relationships and marriages. Unfortunately, this also means an increase…
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