How do I get rid of staff properly?
Dismissing staff is always possible, but the method determines the costs and risks. The cheapest and surest route is often dismissal by mutual consent via a settlement agreement; in addition...
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Articles on Labor Matters
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of an employment contract for a fixed or indefinite period
A fixed-term employment contract ends automatically, an indefinite-term contract does not. Between them lie important legal differences regarding the probationary period, the chain rule, the notification obligation, and the way in which you can...
What is good employership?
Good employership (Article 7:611 of the Dutch Civil Code) obligates you to behave reasonably and carefully towards your employees. It is an open standard with significant consequences: even behavior that is not explicitly prohibited...
Seven tips you must not forget regarding an employment contract
The employment contract determines your position as an employer, and the law provides strong protection for the employee. A watertight agreement prevents unpleasant surprises. You must not forget these seven points. Tip 1: check...
Why is an employee handbook so important?
An employee handbook is not mandatory, but it is valuable: it sets out general rules and agreements that do not fit into every employment contract, provides clarity, and saves you from having to negotiate repeatedly. With...
Help, an intern! What do I need to arrange for this?
If you hire an intern, you enter into an internship agreement, not a regular employment contract. As long as it genuinely concerns learning and not productive work, you do not have to pay minimum wage...
With a warning for your employee, you stand firm
An official (written) warning establishes that an employee crossed the line and that repetition will have consequences. It is not legally mandatory, but it builds the file that you...
The non-compete clause: what should I do with it?
A non-compete clause prohibits an employee from working for a competitor or competing after their employment ends. It is only valid if agreed upon in writing with an adult...
When do I use a zero-hours contract?
A zero-hours contract is an on-call contract where the employee only works when you call them up. It offers flexibility, but since the Balanced Labour Market Act (WAB), strict on-call rules apply that...
Key considerations when switching to working from home
When switching to working from home, you arrange three things properly: the setup and reimbursement of the home workspace, a clear teleworking policy, and your duty of care for a healthy workplace. For tax-free allowances...
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