11 February 2026
What should be done if a romantic relationship between colleagues leads to tension and problems in the workplace? If such a relationship has a negative impact on work performance or the working atmosphere, is an employer allowed to prohibit a relationship between employees, or to impose limits? These questions regularly arise in practice and legal proceedings.
Read more30 October 2025
Heineken employee facing termination? We offer legal advice
Heineken has announced a large-scale reorganisation, as a result of which many positions will become redundant. Those employees will be offered a settlement agreement to which a so-called social plan will apply. If this applies to you, please continue reading…
Read more
13 August 2025
Summary dismissal: steps to take
In many cases, a summary dismissal does not meet the strict legal standard of the existence of an urgent reason. This was also the case in a recent case brought before the court.
Read more
3 July 2025
Definitely not good employment practice
The Amsterdam Cantonal Court recently issued a ruling that provides insight into court procedures for terminating an employment contract. The decision underscores the importance for employers to handle termination requests with care.
Read more
11 June 2025
Booking.com employee facing termination? We offer legal advice
Booking.com has announced a large-scale reorganisation, as a result of which many positions will become redundant.
Read more
4 June 2025
Overtime can be a hot topic
Due to the tight labor market, many sectors are placing greater demands on employees than before. Overtime, meaning work performed outside the agreed-upon hours, has therefore become more common. This can lead to problems, as illustrated by a recent court case.
Read more
26 May 2025
Did chronic illness play a role?
It is up to employers to decide whether or not to renew a fixed-term employment agreement. There can be various reasons for not extending an employment agreement: the employee may not fit well within the team, their performance may not meet expectations, or there may simply not be enough work available.
Read more
15 January 2025
Request for Permanent Employment
Since August 1, 2022, employers in the Netherlands must comply with the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Act.
Read more
16 December 2024
Investigations into undesirable behaviour in the workplace
Physical attacks, (sexual)harassment, verbal abuse, but also inappropriate comments – these are all forms of undesirable behaviour in the workplace.
Read more