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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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17 March 2020

Coronavirus for employers – shorter working hours allowed

The Dutch government announced on March 12, 2020 that companies affected by the consequences of coronavirus (Covid-19) are entitled to apply for a permit for reduced staff working times.

3 March 2020

Starting your own company? Top 6 tips for employment contracts

Starting out as an entrepreneur, you are mainly concerned with building your business.

20 February 2020

The Supreme Court decides: dormant employment contracts in violation of being a good employer

On 8 November 2019, the Supreme Court ruled on the pros and cons of dormant employment, ending the existing uncertainty.

30 January 2020

# Metoo behaviour does not lead to dismissal

Unacceptable or inappropriate sexual behaviour, such as harassment, is a current topic.

29 January 2020

The Borstlap committee report: 7 points that may change for you as an employer

The ink from the so-called Borstlap Committee report on the future of the labour market was barely dry before local interest groups started falling over each other with their criticisms.

12 December 2019

Top 10 points in a Dutch employment contract

Good employment contracts are important for doing business in the Netherlands, whether you are an employee or an employer.

23 September 2019

Pension law is not for bakers, but it applies to them

Most employees have no choice when they retire: their pension is accrued with the industry-wide pension fund to which their employer is obliged to pay a pension premium.

15 August 2019

Reintegration and dissolution

If an employee is sick, both the employer and the employee have reintegration obligations.

15 August 2019

Is a change of workplace reasonable?

In certain situations you can expect an employee to accept a change in their place of employment.