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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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17 January 2024

Latest addition to the fundamental right to holidays

It is well-known: ‘Europe’ considers the right to four weeks’ paid holiday to be a fundamental right. For many years, the EU Court of Justice has emphasised this ‘essential principle of social law’ in case law.

22 November 2023

Small hearts, big consequences

Since the MeToo movement in 2017, the number of court rulings involving sexually transgressive behaviour has increased exponentially.

20 November 2023

Work wherever you want in 2023?!

The corona pandemic has been behind us for a while now. A period when working from home or elsewhere than in the workplace was the norm.

2 October 2023

The new study costs clause

Since 1 August 2022, employers may no longer charge employees for the cost of certain training and education through a study cost clause.

20 September 2023

Adaptation of whistleblowers’ scheme to new law

Adaptation of whistleblowers' scheme to new law; employers will be required to adapt internal whistleblower reporting procedures and whistleblowing employees will have increased protection from measures under employment law.

2 August 2023

Daylight robbery

People have been working from home en masse since the corona pandemic and, contrary to the expectations of some labour market experts, there seems to be no change in this trend. This is hardly surprising as working from home can have benefits for both employers and employees.

26 June 2023

The non-compete clause: is there something you can do?

Most permanent employment contracts include a non-compete clause. This clause determines that you are not allowed to work for a competing company for a certain period of time within a certain region.

19 June 2023

Performance Improvement Plan: 5 key points to consider

Termination of the employment agreement due to unsatisfactory performance is possible under Dutch employment law.

9 June 2023

A damaged working relationship

It can happen in the best of organisations: an employee and a manager cannot get along. Tensions in the workplace can escalate quickly, negatively affecting the working atmosphere within the department.