Blogs by 'Koen Vermeulen'

20 September 2023

Adaptation of whistleblowers’ scheme to new law

Adaptation of whistleblowers' scheme to new law; employers will be required to adapt internal whistleblower reporting procedures and whistleblowing employees will have increased protection from measures under employment law.

14 December 2022

Recruiting employees on the basis of green working conditions

Almost all employers have considerable difficulty finding staff.

7 September 2022

Study costs and outside activities: practical tips

From 1 August 2022 employers must comply with new rules on study costs and outside activities.

11 May 2022

When do statutory holidays lapse?

An employer has various duties of care and disclosure obligations.

1 November 2021

Refusing vaccination: no reason for summary dismissal

There are few legal options for employers to require employees to be vaccinated.

19 May 2021

Take action on time in the event of violation of a non-competition clause

If your (former) employee violates or threatens to violate the non-competition clause, you’ll want to take action as soon as possible to prevent the employee from running off with your knowledge and/or your customers.

6 April 2021

Working from home: what is the employer responsible and liable for?

The Work Where You Want Act, which would establish a right to work from home, will not be introduced for the time being.

17 February 2021

Guide for employers in vaccination maze

Anyone who told an employer outside of healthcare a year ago that they should be involved in vaccination issues would have been declared crazy.

5 January 2021

Indirect vaccination obligation in the workplace

What options does an employer have to urge or coerce employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19?