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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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2 November 2020

The trial period

The trial period (or probationary period) is a period of time during which the employer and the employee can check, more or less without obligation, whether the employment contract is satisfactory.

2 September 2020

NOW 3.0 and dismissal for business economic reasons (redundancy)

The corona crisis is still gripping many business owners. Turnover remains under pressure, while costs continue - such as wage costs.

19 August 2020

Voluntary departure scheme? What you need to know

Due to the corona crisis, companies are critically examining their entire organisation.

3 August 2020

Are you liable for a burnout?

You have a duty of care: you must reasonably do everything necessary to prevent an employee from suffering damage during work.

29 July 2020

Pension litigation

Last week, Stichting PensioenBehoud and seniors association KBO-Brabant published a news item on their ongoing lawsuit against the Dutch State about retaining pensions.

20 July 2020

Keep paying wages after suspension?

In principle, until 1 January 2020, the employer was not required to pay wages if the employee had not performed any work.

9 July 2020

Reorganise and/or apply for NOW?

Many businesses are in grave danger because of the corona crisis.

1 July 2020

Dismissal due to reorganisation – what now?

Employees in the Netherlands are generally well protected against dismissal.

18 June 2020

Extended right to a free choice of lawyer

The right to a free choice of lawyer means that a private individual who is insured for legal assistance in the event of a legal dispute can ask the legal expenses insurer to hire a lawyer of his or her own choice.