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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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31 July 2024

Free holiday days during illness?

Illness and holidays: a topic that many employers have to deal with. How does it work if an employee becomes ill before or during his holiday and how does it then work with cancelling holiday days in this regard?

24 July 2024

Whistleblower protection: no nonsense!

Whistleblowers are indeed protected from dismissal. What does this mean in practice?

22 July 2024

Getting started with the future of pensions act as works council

In this article, we provide some practical tips for the Works Council to have control over the complex pension dossier for the company and employees.

8 July 2024

Vacation days during illness: deducting from balance or not?

A sick employee accrues vacation days in a normal manner. But does a sick employee always have to take days off when going on vacation?

26 June 2024

Do you require assistance with an employment dispute?

Are you currently facing or anticipating an employment conflict? Employment conflicts can emerge in any workplace. Typically, such disputes can be resolved amicably.

19 June 2024

Making progress on the pay gap

Equal pay for men and women is a fundamental European right. In practice, however, there is a big difference between men's and women's pay. There are currently initiatives to reduce the pay gap through legislation in both the Netherlands and Europe.

17 June 2024

The Works Council in 2024

Companies with 50 or more employees are required by law to have a Works Council. In December 2023, the Minister reported that only 69% of such companies have established a Works Council.

27 May 2024

A second trial period: is that possible?

Many employers are in the understanding that a trial period can only be validly agreed upon in the first employment contract with the employee. However, this is not always the case.

13 May 2024

End of employment due to restructuring

You have your own business and employ up to 50 people. Unfortunately, for business economic reasons, you are forced to restructure and lay off some employees.