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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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26 May 2025

Did chronic illness play a role?

It is up to employers to decide whether or not to renew a fixed-term employment agreement. There can be various reasons for not extending an employment agreement: the employee may not fit well within the team, their performance may not meet expectations, or there may simply not be enough work available.

19 May 2025

The remuneration of temporary workers under the ABU collective labor agreement

According to a significant ruling by the Supreme Court, temporary workers whom are employed through an agency are entitled to the same compensation as employees who are directly employed by the actual employer. This right is based on European law and applies to all essential working conditions.

30 April 2025

Facing redundancy in the Netherlands?

If you’re employed by a corporation in the Netherlands and are facing redundancy, this article provides practical advice on how to navigate the situation.

24 April 2025

Restructuring: selection based on suitability is permitted

How does an employer determine which employee is made redundant during a reorganisation? The reflection principle (in Dutch: afspiegelingsbeginsel) is the obvious statutory starting point.

14 April 2025

Client or Employer?

Since January 1, 2025, the Dutch Tax Authority have resumed enforcement of payroll taxes, focusing on identifying false self-employment on the work floor.

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.