6 August 2026
Set-off is a legal mechanism whereby two parties who owe each other obligations may offset their mutual claims and debts. In an ordinary commercial relationship this is, in principle, unproblematic. However, once bankruptcy proceedings are involved, different rules apply.
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The benefits of divorce mediation
Divorce can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. It is a process that is not only emotionally taxing, but can also be complex in terms of legal settlement. In this context, mediation can offer a valuable alternative to engaging a lawyer. In this blog, you can read about some of the benefits of divorce mediation.
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23 December 2024
Is your company ready for a four-day work week?
With effect from 1 January 2025, AFAS will introduce a four-day working week for all its employees, who will retain their current five-day salary. Employees already working less than five days will be compensated.
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18 December 2024
Three-strikes-and-you’re-out policy
In staff manuals I regularly come across the rule that a third warning automatically leads to dismissal with immediate effect. In baseball terminology, this is called a ‘three-strikes-and-you’re-out’ policy. An employer from Eindhoven also called this an ‘oei-foei-doei’ policy.
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16 December 2024
Investigations into undesirable behaviour in the workplace
Physical attacks, (sexual)harassment, verbal abuse, but also inappropriate comments – these are all forms of undesirable behaviour in the workplace.
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11 December 2024
Working from home not an entitlement for the time being
The corona crisis changed how organisations think about working from home. It even led to a legislative proposal; the Work Where You Want Act (wetsvoorstel ‘werken waar je wilt’) aimed at making it easier for employees and employers to reach agreements on hybrid working.
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9 December 2024
Employers’ liability for a burnout?
Small mistakes can have large consequences. The same applies at work: employers’ liability is easily on the cards. Excessive work pressure, inhalation of hazardous substances or physical overload.
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4 December 2024
Respecting Works Council’s Participation Rights
Works councils do not often litigate against their own management. Generally, the works council (WC) and the manager or entrepreneur prefer to resolve disputes through constructive dialogue.
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2 December 2024
Eviction of Commercial Property Due to Rent Arrears
Under Article 7:212 of the Dutch Civil Code and the lease agreement, a tenant is required to pay the rent in full and on time.
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27 November 2024
Disputing an invoice due to attributable breach
When a debtor believes an invoice is unjustified, they may dispute it. In this article, I will delve into disputing invoices.
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