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9 April 2026

Is an employer allowed to prohibit a dog in the workplace?

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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14 October 2024

Protection of staff in relaunch from bankruptcy

A bankruptcy trustee spends much of his time on a possible restart of part of the company. Naturally, his estate has an interest in this. But so does the relaunching party itself.

9 October 2024

Termination of residential tenancy for landlord’s urgent occupancy

Tenants of residential properties can terminate an indefinite-term tenancy agreement without reason, observing a notice period equal to the rental payment term (unless a minimum duration is agreed upon). This does not apply to the landlord.

7 October 2024

Municipal Debt Counselling Decree

On January 1, 2021, the Municipal Debt Conselling Decree (hereinafter: "the Decree") entered into force. The Decree imposes on all landlords of residential premises the obligation to report rent arrears of tenants to the municipality.

2 October 2024

I want to dismiss my employee, what should I consider?

Terminating an employee under Dutch labor law is not a straightforward process.

30 September 2024

Executor of a will. What exactly does that involve?

The executor is responsible for settling the estate. However, this does not mean that every executor has the same responsibilities.

25 September 2024

Four questions to consider on financial inheritance law issues

You are retired. It’s time for a financial check-up. Today, we answer four questions on financial inheritance issues that you should take care of now to enjoy a carefree ‘old age’.

23 September 2024

WHOA functions to prevent bankruptcy of viable companies, but is less effective in reaching SMEs

Three years after the entry into force of the Court Approval of a Private Composition (Prevention of Insolvency) Act (Wet homologatie onderhands akkoord, WHOA), it has been evaluated by a joint research team from the Universities of Groningen and Leiden on the instructions of the House of Representatives.

18 September 2024

What is a certificate of inheritance and when should it be drawn up?

In most cases, a certificate of inheritance can be compared to a proof of identity. It is a deed drawn up by a civil-law notary that states who the heirs and/or executor are.

16 September 2024

Why prepare a digital estate?

At a time when an increasing number of things are taking place digitally, it is important to think about your digital estate. This is a document in which you list what you want to happen to your digital presence after your death. If you do nothing, your digital presence will remain online.