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11 February 2026

Love in the workplace: boundless?

Valentine’s Day is approaching once again, which raises the question: what should be done if a romantic relationship between colleagues leads to tension and problems in the workplace? If such a relationship has a negative impact on work performance or the working atmosphere, is an employer allowed to prohibit a relationship between employees, or to impose limits? These questions regularly arise in practice and legal proceedings.

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20 July 2020

Keep paying wages after suspension?

In principle, until 1 January 2020, the employer was not required to pay wages if the employee had not performed any work.

9 July 2020

Reorganise and/or apply for NOW?

Many businesses are in grave danger because of the corona crisis.

1 July 2020

Dismissal due to reorganisation – what now?

Employees in the Netherlands are generally well protected against dismissal.

18 June 2020

Extended right to a free choice of lawyer

The right to a free choice of lawyer means that a private individual who is insured for legal assistance in the event of a legal dispute can ask the legal expenses insurer to hire a lawyer of his or her own choice.

17 June 2020

Employers, the duty of care is broader than you think

An employer is obliged to provide a safe working environment to their employees as part of their duty of care.

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.

15 June 2020

Adapt or die – finding agility in your business

Companies across the land face an unprecedented need to adapt.

28 May 2020

Fired on the spot

The law requires an urgent reason for summary dismissal (being fired on the spot).

19 May 2020

Dormant employment and retirement

Employers do not always dismiss employees who have been ill for more than two years, for example because they expect the person will recover or be able to perform suitable work within a short time.