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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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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.

1 May 2024

The redeployment condition: what can be expected from your employer?

An employment agreement can, in principle, only be terminated if the following conditions have been met:

24 April 2024

Changes to Dutch employment law: some things to watch out for

Dutch employment law is constantly changing. 2024 is no different with several interesting pieces of legislation are in the pipeline. Seliz Demirci from GMW Lawyers has the lowdown on the changes to Dutch employment law.

16 April 2024

Controversy about the non-compete clause

The non-compete clause is not ‘set in stone’. In practice we see many conflicts and proceedings about the non-compete clause, especially in the current tight labour market.

3 April 2024

Suspend or discontinue the salary?

In the event of occupational disability, an employee is entitled to continued payment of their salary for 104 weeks. During this period, both the employer and the employee have rehabilitation obligations.

26 March 2024

Loss of pension

It is common for an employer and employee to terminate an employment contract by entering into a settlement agreement.

25 March 2024

Termination of employment at retirement age

Employees in the Netherlands enjoy a high degree of protection against dismissal. An exception to dismissal protection applies to employees who have reached retirement age.