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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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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.

11 August 2025

Termination after concealing a second job

In today’s workplace, it's not uncommon for employees to juggle multiple jobs. However, what happens when an employee hides a second job from their employer?

23 July 2025

Medical decision making in the employment relationship from the employer’s perspective

Employers often perceive sickness notifications and absenteeism as a significant burden. This is understandable. Employees on sick leave would also prefer to be at work rather than at home unable to work.

16 July 2025

Business closure: what to do with employees?

The company is shutting down. This may be due to poor financial performance or because the sole owner is seriously ill or has passed away. However, ceasing operations and closing the doors does not mean that employment contracts with staff automatically end. So how does this work?

10 July 2025

Implications of the Uber-ruling for companies employing freelancers

Is a freelancer an employee or a contractor? The distinction carries major implications for legal protection, as well as financial and tax consequences.

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.

23 June 2025

Can you dismiss a ‘benchwarmer’?

A "benchwarmer" is an employee who has little to no work and, as a result, is not productive enough.

16 June 2025

When Embassy’s enter into an employment contract in the Netherlands

When an embassy in the Netherlands enters into an employment contract with an employee, it may expect that the laws of its home country will apply. However, this is often not the case.

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.