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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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22 July 2024

Getting started with the future of pensions act as works council

In this article, we provide some practical tips for the Works Council to have control over the complex pension dossier for the company and employees.

8 July 2024

Vacation days during illness: deducting from balance or not?

A sick employee accrues vacation days in a normal manner. But does a sick employee always have to take days off when going on vacation?

26 June 2024

Do you require assistance with an employment dispute?

Are you currently facing or anticipating an employment conflict? Employment conflicts can emerge in any workplace. Typically, such disputes can be resolved amicably.

19 June 2024

Making progress on the pay gap

Equal pay for men and women is a fundamental European right. In practice, however, there is a big difference between men's and women's pay. There are currently initiatives to reduce the pay gap through legislation in both the Netherlands and Europe.

17 June 2024

The Works Council in 2024

Companies with 50 or more employees are required by law to have a Works Council. In December 2023, the Minister reported that only 69% of such companies have established a Works Council.

27 May 2024

A second trial period: is that possible?

Many employers are in the understanding that a trial period can only be validly agreed upon in the first employment contract with the employee. However, this is not always the case.

13 May 2024

End of employment due to restructuring

You have your own business and employ up to 50 people. Unfortunately, for business economic reasons, you are forced to restructure and lay off some employees.

1 May 2024

The redeployment condition: what can be expected from your employer?

An employment agreement can, in principle, only be terminated if the following conditions have been met:

24 April 2024

Changes to Dutch employment law: some things to watch out for

Dutch employment law is constantly changing. 2024 is no different with several interesting pieces of legislation are in the pipeline. Seliz Demirci from GMW Lawyers has the lowdown on the changes to Dutch employment law.