23 June 2025
Can you dismiss a ‘benchwarmer’?
A "benchwarmer" is an employee who has little to no work and, as a result, is not productive enough.
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In the current economic situation, companies are often asked to reorganise. A reorganisation is a complex process. It is very important that this process is done well so that your company can successfully make the required changes.
The employment law specialists at GMW lawyers can provide assistance and support with the reorganisation process. We do this from the perspective of employment law and in accordance with participation law, while also focusing on the consequences for the employees.
A company is always constantly changing, influenced by economic developments, product innovation and management decisions. These changes are often accompanied by changes in the organisation; reorganisation almost always has consequences for the employees. They may be confronted with dismissal, changes in the employment conditions, or a different place in the organisational arrangement of the business.
The employer is confronted with many aspects of employment law related to the reorganisation including;
We can support you with the reorganisation process and assist you during the various stages, always taking into account the aim of the reorganisation. Based on previous experience with reorganisations and all the related employment law aspects, the employment team at GMW lawyers can help you ensure a careful – and successful – reorganisation process.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your employment-related legal issues. If you have any questions, please contact us directly using the enquiry form below or +31 (0)70 3615048. Our pension and employment lawyers will be happy to support and advise you.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your employment law issues. Our lawyers assist both employers and employees.
Do you have a question? Please feel free to contact us.
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23 June 2025
Can you dismiss a ‘benchwarmer’?
A "benchwarmer" is an employee who has little to no work and, as a result, is not productive enough.
Read more
16 June 2025
When Embassy’s enter into an employment contract in the Netherlands
When an embassy in the Netherlands enters into an employment contract with an employee, it may expect that the laws of its home country will apply. However, this is often not the case.
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11 June 2025
Booking.com employee facing termination? We offer legal advice
Booking.com has announced a large-scale reorganisation, as a result of which many positions will become redundant.
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4 June 2025
Overtime can be a hot topic
Due to the tight labor market, many sectors are placing greater demands on employees than before. Overtime, meaning work performed outside the agreed-upon hours, has therefore become more common. This can lead to problems, as illustrated by a recent court case.
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28 May 2025
Web surfing on company time
Replying to a private message or quickly checking the news during work hours: most of us do it occasionally.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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