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30 March 2026

Help! Is my freelancer actually an employee?

That the question of whether an agreement constitutes an employment contract or a contract for services is still very much alive, was once again demonstrated this summer by two recent court rulings.

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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.

12 August 2019

When to call a lawyer about work

As an employee, you may be confronted with an unpleasant situation at work, such as a conflict, demotion or change in your employment conditions.

15 July 2019

Substantial compensation for pregnancy discrimination

According to the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is guilty of discrimination for not entering into employment with a woman because of her pregnancy.

7 July 2019

Compensation for culpable behaviour

To strike is a fundamental right. Employers should therefore be careful when increasing the pressure on employees to prevent a strike.