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Substantial compensation for pregnancy discrimination
According to the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, the Central Agency for the Reception of…
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Compensation for culpable behaviour
To strike is a fundamental right. Employers should therefore be careful when increasing the pressure…
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Havoc in The Hague: Housing Regulation 2019 has major impact on mid-rental market
A new change to property rental laws in The Hague is causing chaos and…
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Cohabitants, think twice before you start
The law has all kinds of legal provisions for married couples who separate. However, nothing…
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When to call a lawyer about housing
Your home is your castle, especially as an expat. When things go wrong, you need…
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The 12-year alimony period is over: what will change, when and for whom?
If you have followed the news over the past few weeks, you won’t have missed…
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What happens when your tenant dies
Landlords frequently ask me what they must do when a tenant dies. The main rule…
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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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