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15 April 2026

What to consider with overtime?

Employment contracts specify the number of hours an employee works per week. However, employees may sometimes be expected to work beyond these agreed hours, especially when approaching critical deadlines.

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2 April 2025

Right of consent for works council in a group context

The works council has a legal right of consent when an employer plans to change a remuneration system.

26 March 2025

Copying company information to a private email

In today’s digital workplace, employees generally have easier access to sensitive company information.

18 March 2025

Holiday during sick leave: is permission required?

What are the rights and obligations of employees who wish to go on holiday while on sick leave? In this blog, we explain the legal rules, the role of the company doctor, and the possible consequences if a sick employee goes on holiday without permission.

17 March 2025

Obligations under the Collective Dismissal Notification Act

Under the Dutch Collective Dismissal Notification Act (WMCO), you are required to notify the Employment Insurance Agency (UWV) of the dismissal of 20 or more employees within three months. In this blog, we share some practical tips.

5 March 2025

Building a paper trail in Dismissal Cases

Wherever people work together, employment relationships can be disrupted due to various circumstances. If an employer no longer wishes to continue an employment contract for this reason, the court will assess whether there is a valid ground for termination. In such cases, the dismissal file plays a crucial role.

25 February 2025

Immediate Dismissal of a Sick Employee

During the first two years of an employee’s illness, an employer is generally not allowed to terminate the employment contract. However, there are exceptions to this rule. The dismissal protection does not apply if the sick employee is dismissed for urgent reasons, meaning they are dismissed on the spot (summary dismissal).

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.

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.

3 February 2025

Taking action against damage to employer reputation

Most employers include confidentiality clauses in employment and termination agreements.