10 July 2025
Implications of the Uber-ruling for companies employing freelancers
Is a freelancer an employee or a contractor? The distinction carries major implications for legal protection, as well as financial and tax consequences.
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The easiest way for an employer to terminate an employment contract is by reaching an agreement with the employee.
Parties should in that case agree on all specific terms preferably in writing and in a so-called settlement agreement. That way, the risk of discussions arising as to the exact terms is reduced.
Different subjects can be taken into consideration in the settlement agreement. These include (but are not limited to) the date on which the employment contract ends, a possible severance to be paid by the employer but also payment of outstanding salary, holiday pay and vacation days, a confidentiality clause, whether or not a non-competition and/or non-solicitation clause should be waived and the return of company property.
Dutch law offers the employee 14 days to withdraw his or her consent to a termination agreement without stating a reason. Upon concluding a termination agreement the employer is obliged to notify the employee of this statutory right to a reconsideration period.
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10 July 2025
Implications of the Uber-ruling for companies employing freelancers
Is a freelancer an employee or a contractor? The distinction carries major implications for legal protection, as well as financial and tax consequences.
Read more
3 July 2025
Definitely not good employment practice
The Amsterdam Cantonal Court recently issued a ruling that provides insight into court procedures for terminating an employment contract. The decision underscores the importance for employers to handle termination requests with care.
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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.
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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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