How do I handle inappropriate behaviour at work in The Netherlands? Our employment law lawyer in Amsterdam mr. Krystle de Bies gives advice to employers and employees with useful tips in case of transgressive behaviour. Inappropriate behaviour at work is a serious problem that can take different forms, such[Lees meer]
Refusal to work is in itself grounds for summarily dismissing an employee in the Netherlands. But can this be done just like that? Our Dutch employment law specialist in Amsterdam, Mr Paul Snijders, uses case law to explain whether a dismissal for refusal to work is likely to succeed. One ruling[Lees meer]
A Dutch employment contract is generally entered into for a definite or indefinite period of time. Fixed-term employment contracts in The Netherlands are entered into for a precisely defined period of time, such as 6 months, a year or specifically for the duration of a particular project. The end date[Lees meer]
Dutch settlement agreement also valid with e-mail agreement? A settlement agreement, or dismissal by mutual consent, must be in writing. The Dutch employment law states that a settlement agreement between an employer and an employee is only valid if it is signed by the parties. But does that also apply[Lees meer]
I want to resign in The Netherlands, how do I arrange this legally? Resigning yourself, with entitlement to a Dutch unemployment benefit, sometimes seems the only way out for certain employees. For example, during a burn-out, or after a big argument with your manager or colleague who you would rather[Lees meer]
Do you have a temporary contract of six months or longer? Then the legal notice period applies. Your employer must then indicate in writing at least one month before the end of your contract whether or not he will continue your employment contract. If he does not do so, you[Lees meer]
As an employee, you can also terminate your employment contract yourself. You then resign yourself. Dutch employment law has no right to revoke a termination. Once you have resigned, you cannot simply go back on your resignation. In this article, our Amsterdam employment lawyer Paul Snijders discusses a case in[Lees meer]
Continued payment of wages when not working In Dutch labor law, an employer has the obligation to continue paying wages. Even if the employee has not performed any work, unless the failure to work should reasonably be the responsibility of the employee. In this article, our labor law attorney from[Lees meer]