Labor matters

A criminal conviction of an employee — even for something in his private life — is not automatically a valid ground for dismissal. The judge weighs all circumstances: the nature of the position,...

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in the case between Deliveroo and FNV that food delivery drivers actually work on the basis of an employment contract. It is not the parties' written intention that counts, but the actual...

An employer may only stop paying wages to a sick employee on grounds of intent if the employee intentionally desired the incapacity for work — not if he merely did something dangerous. Moreover...

Housing migrant workers often leads to legal conflicts — with local residents regarding the permit, or with employees regarding accommodation costs. A municipality may not simply...

In principle, an employer cannot compel an employee to be vaccinated. A vaccination mandate infringes upon the fundamental right to bodily integrity, which is protected by the Constitution and...

If you come to do business in the Netherlands as a self-employed person from abroad, much depends on your nationality. Entrepreneurs from the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, or Liechtenstein do not need a visa or residence permit;...

2020 saw a number of notable dismissal cases, particularly related to the coronavirus and “minor” offenses. The common thread: whether a dismissal stands up depends on the severity of the accusation and...

A summary dismissal can fail, even if all conditions appear to be met. Even in the case of an immediate dismissal, the judge sometimes rules that the urgent cause is insufficient...

As an employer, you may receive a wage penalty from the UWV if you have made insufficient efforts to reintegrate a sick employee. If special circumstances hinder reintegration, then dismisses...

You may, within limits, require employees to take protective measures, such as wearing a face mask or other personal protective equipment. This is possible pursuant to your right to issue instructions (Article 7:660 of the Dutch Civil Code) and...