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.
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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.
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18 June 2025
Transfer of Risk in the Sale or Purchase of a Property
The sale or purchase of a property is a complex process involving legal elements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2 June 2025
Can you start legal proceedings for €0,01?
On 26 November 2024, the Rotterdam District Court ruled on a case involving an amount of €0,01. Despite the minimal value, the court decided that there was insufficient interest to proceed. This judgment highlights the principle that a claimant must have sufficient interest to initiate legal proceedings.
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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.
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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.
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21 May 2025
Fair sale of land by local authorities: Didam II clarifies the rules
In November 2024, the Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) provided further clarity on the sale of scarce land by public authorities. What does this mean for municipalities and market parties?
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