Prepare for enforcement in 2025 and the 2026 bill!
Starting in 2025, the Inland Revenue will again check for false self-employment. In 2026, a new law (VBAR) will be in place.
Amendment Act implementing EU Directive transparent and predictable working conditions
In this document, we have listed the amendments of the Law implementing EU Directive transparent and predictable working conditions. Should you have any questions on what this means for your organisation, the Employment Law Practice Group is happy to answer them.
The competition clause on the rocks?
In February 2022, the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment sent a letter to the House of Representatives with “policy options” for the revision of the non-competition clause. The letter follows an investigation into the operation of the non-compete agreement. Participants in that study included employers, employees, labor lawyers and experts from employer organizations and […]
The implications of the Didam ruling for ongoing contracts.
1. Introduction On Nov. 26, 2021, the Supreme Court r uled on the bondage of a public body in the sale of real estate[1] to general principles of proper administration, particularly the principle of equality. Underlying the ruling is the premise that government land must consider, when intending to sell land, whether there could be […]
“I resign”: don’t rely on it too quickly!
When an employee resigns in an emotional mood, such as in a conflict meeting, an employer should not be too quick to rely on it. This is evident from a Sept. 9, 2021 ruling by the subdistrict court judge of Gelderland District Court (ECLI:NL:RBGEL:2021:5488). A physician assistant resigned in an emotional mood because she felt […]
Key employment law changes in 2022
In this document, we have listed the main employment law changes for the coming year. Should you have any questions on what this means for your organisation, the Employment Law Practice Group is happy to answer them.
Unforeseen circumstances: war in Ukraine and Covid-19
Extraordinary times, require extraordinary measures. Many parties are facing high cost increases because of the war in Ukraine, as well as the corona pandemic. However, what if prices are contractually fixed? What if indexation does not provide sufficient coverage? On 16 December 2022, the North Holland court ordered that demonstrably excessive costs due to the […]
Vacation days: avoid dams by informing employees
At the end of an employment contract, it sometimes turns out during the settlement process that the departing employee has accumulated a backlog of vacation days. The financial compensation for this regularly exceeds several months’ salary. A nice penny for the employee, but a less pleasant surprise for the employer. This is because they often […]
Illness concealed; must job applicant report health issues?
An employee who calls in sick on his first day of work. If it is a case of the flu, the employer will usually not be so concerned. But when it comes to structural complaints with the prospect of long-term sick leave, things are often different. Is an employee required to report health complaints while […]
Webinar | Know What Works in 2021
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, Wille Donker attorneys and occupational health and safety service ADXpert are hosting a webinar on the topic of working from home. After all, this is a new reality. As an employer or hr advisor, get informed about legal frameworks. Receive practical tools on how to promote the well-being of your […]
