Don’t Sign a Settlement Agreement? Know Your Rights

door Paul Snijders

Many employees assume they are required to sign a settlement agreement when their employer presents one. In reality, signing is voluntary. If you decide not to sign, your employment contract generally continues and your employer may need to start formal dismissal proceedings instead. Understanding the consequences of refusing a settlement agreement can help you make an informed decision and negotiate from a stronger position.[Lees meer]

Is your Dutch employer launching an investigation?

door Paul Snijders

A call from HR, an invitation to a meeting, or the news that an external investigative firm like Hoffman is looking into your conduct. For many employees, that’s when the stress begins. And for good reason: an internal investigation can lead to a warning, suspension, placement on leave, termination of the employment contract, or even immediate dismissal.[Lees meer]

Think before you sign: the biggest risks of a settlement agreement explained

door Paul Snijders

A settlement agreement often seems like a neat and quick way to terminate an employment contract. In practice, however, there are significant risks involved. Many employees sign without fully understanding what they are giving up—and that can have major financial and legal consequences. In this article, you’ll learn about the[Lees meer]

Should an employee provide medical information to the Dutch employer?

door Paul Snijders

Our Amsterdam employment law lawyer advises expats in case of illness and privacy in employment law and the question whether an employee has to provide medical information to his employer. Even in case of illness, an employee has a right to privacy under Dutch employment law when providing medical information. Some time ago this issue was in the news because aa employerwas careless with employee medical information by asking these employees for personal medical information, including ‘whether you have ever had psychological complaints’. The employer also asked for a medical report. Does this violate the privacy as regulated in Dutch labour law?[Lees meer]

Changes in Dutch dismissal law, non-competition clauses, payroll and employment contracts in 2020

door Paul Snijders

As of 1 January 2020, the Labour Market Balance Act (WAB) will change Dutch labour law in the areas of permanent staff, dismissal, successive employment contracts, non-competition clauses, unemployment benefits and more. What exactly is going to change? Our employment lawyer in Amsterdam, P.Chr. Snijders, lists the most important changes for employers and employees.

What will change in Dutch labour law in 2020?

The Work and Security Act (WWZ) has already brought about a great deal of change in labour law in The Netherlands, particularly in Dutch dismissal law. The Labour Market Balance Act should further regulate the Dutch labour market. The vast majority of the WAB will enter into force on 1 January 2020.[Lees meer]

Free legal advice to expats on Employment Law in Amsterdam

door Paul Snijders

Free legal advice to expats on employment law, law firm Amsterdam Rooseveltlaan 2-4, Wednesday 4-5.30 p.m. English-speaking Employment Law lawyer, free legal advice? Law firm WS Advocaten in Amsterdam (Rooseveltlaan 2, 1078 NH) offers free (max. 15 minute) consultation with an attorney every Wednesday afternoon between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Our Dutch employment lawyers give legal advice to individuals (expats) and companies (also entrepreneurs). During this weekly consultation you can present your legal problem or dispute to our Amsterdam expat lawyers as an opportunity to determine if you wish to hire this attorney. We give general legal information and brief legal advice, so that you have a chance to determine if he or she is the right lawyer for you. Registration is required.[Lees meer]

Termination agreement in The Netherlands

door Paul Snijders

Our Dutch specialist employment solicitors based in Amsterdam deal with settlement agreements throughout the Netherlands every day. We give fast advice on settlement agreements wherever you are in the Netherlands or abroad. Our Amsterdam employment lawyers are specialists in employment law and dismissal law. We give legal advice on dismissal, we draw up settlement agreements and check termination agreements for employees. We are specialists in negotiating settlement packages. Settlement agreements usually involve a benefit to the employee by way of a compensation payment. Our Amsterdam lawyers can help negotiate a better deal, in order to ensure that the payments compensate an employee as much as possible for future loss of earnings.[Lees meer]

Settlement Agreement (Mutual Termination Agreement, vaststellingsovereenkomst) in The Netherlands

door Paul Snijders