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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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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.

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.