Blogs by 'Godelijn Boonman'

23 March 2021

Settlement agreements and redundancy

As businesses continue to reorganise, we see an increasing number of questions about settlement agreements and forced redundancy.

16 December 2020

Why you can’t ignore your non-compete clause

Non-compete, non-competition, business and partner relation clauses; learn why these stipulations are commonly included in employment contracts, when they are legally valid in the Netherlands, what makes them so important, and why you cannot ignore them.

16 June 2020

Differences between the ordinary (functional) and the statutory director

There are many types of directors and their positions differ, but most directors are regular employees.

23 April 2020

Back to work – planning for a successful restart

As companies plan for the slow restart of their business, they face a new challenge: operating in a 1.5-metre society.

17 March 2020

Coronavirus for employers – shorter working hours allowed

The Dutch government announced on March 12, 2020 that companies affected by the consequences of coronavirus (Covid-19) are entitled to apply for a permit for reduced staff working times.

12 December 2019

Top 10 points in a Dutch employment contract

Good employment contracts are important for doing business in the Netherlands, whether you are an employee or an employer.

12 August 2019

When to call a lawyer about work

As an employee, you may be confronted with an unpleasant situation at work, such as a conflict, demotion or change in your employment conditions.

7 July 2019

Compensation for culpable behaviour

To strike is a fundamental right. Employers should therefore be careful when increasing the pressure on employees to prevent a strike.

8 August 2016

Recent changes in the business climate in the Netherlands

When deciding whether or not to establish a company or subsidiary in the Netherlands, the legal form of the business is one important issue, another is the people who will be working for the company.