9 April 2026
Employers have what is known as a right to issue instructions. This means they are authorised to unilaterally impose rules and guidelines on employees.
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Nuisance caused by tenants: what can a housing corporation do?
It is not uncommon for tenants to cause nuisance, such as noise nuisance due to loud music or shouting coming from the leased property, or odour nuisance due to an unclean property or garden. In such cases, it is crucial that landlords respond appropriately to reports of nuisance, especially when the landlord is a housing corporation that also rents to the affected neighbors.
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17 February 2025
WHOA also available for sole proprietorships and general partnerships
Since its introduction, the WHOA has proven to be a successful method for restructuring businesses in financial distress, preventing unnecessary bankruptcies
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12 February 2025
Gross misconduct by employer due to breach of reintegration obligations
An employer may request the court to terminate an employment contract on the grounds of a disrupted working relationship. In some cases, the court grants termination and concludes that the disruption resulted from gross misconduct by the employer. Such cases are exceptional.
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10 February 2025
The role of housing associations in expanding the mid-market rental segment
Addressing the housing shortage in the Netherlands is a priority. To this end, the National Performance Agreements stipulate that housing associations must construct 50,000 mid-market rental homes by 2030.
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5 February 2025
A Promise is a Debt (in principle)
Can an employer retract a (verbal) promise to extend an employee’s contract? In principle, no. A promise is a debt.
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3 February 2025
Taking action against damage to employer reputation
Most employers include confidentiality clauses in employment and termination agreements.
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29 January 2025
Strengthening Works Council Rights in Bankruptcy Cases
For the second time in five years, a proposed bill was open for public consultation, introducing new rules that automatically transfer employees to the acquiring company during a restart after bankruptcy.
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27 January 2025
Relocating with Children: Consent Required from the Other Parent
Moving is a significant event, especially when children are involved. It becomes even more complex when parents are separated and share joint parental authority.
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22 January 2025
Home Exchange and the Requirement of a Compelling Interest
Due to the current housing market shortage, tenants are increasingly submitting requests for home exchanges.
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