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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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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.

28 May 2025

Web surfing on company time

Replying to a private message or quickly checking the news during work hours: most of us do it occasionally.

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.

19 May 2025

The remuneration of temporary workers under the ABU collective labor agreement

According to a significant ruling by the Supreme Court, temporary workers whom are employed through an agency are entitled to the same compensation as employees who are directly employed by the actual employer. This right is based on European law and applies to all essential working conditions.

30 April 2025

Facing redundancy in the Netherlands?

If you’re employed by a corporation in the Netherlands and are facing redundancy, this article provides practical advice on how to navigate the situation.

24 April 2025

Restructuring: selection based on suitability is permitted

How does an employer determine which employee is made redundant during a reorganisation? The reflection principle (in Dutch: afspiegelingsbeginsel) is the obvious statutory starting point.

14 April 2025

Client or Employer?

Since January 1, 2025, the Dutch Tax Authority have resumed enforcement of payroll taxes, focusing on identifying false self-employment on the work floor.

2 April 2025

Right of consent for works council in a group context

The works council has a legal right of consent when an employer plans to change a remuneration system.

26 March 2025

Copying company information to a private email

In today’s digital workplace, employees generally have easier access to sensitive company information.