Labor matters

GPS trackers in company vehicles can help work more efficiently and save costs, but they infringe on employee privacy. Under the GDPR, it is only permitted under conditions:...

The transition payment is a statutory compensation for an employee who loses their job at the employer's initiative. In principle, you owe this payment upon any termination at your initiative,...

Systematic negative behavior — an employee who badmouths colleagues and harshly criticizes management — can constitute grounds for dismissal, but not without reason. Often, this involves a strained employment relationship...

The zero-hours contract has been under fire for years, and its end seems near: there are plans to abolish this type of on-call contract and replace it with a contract with...

A good expense policy governs how you compensate employees for expenses incurred for work — such as travel, representation, and home office expenses. Clear agreements and proper tax treatment prevent...

An employee who reports a wrongdoing — a whistleblower — must not be disadvantaged for doing so. The Whistleblower Protection Act protects whistleblowers and requires many employers to have an internal reporting procedure....

A dismissal is emotionally and legally complex, a difficult combination. Mediation offers a less confrontational alternative: in a safe setting, employer and employee search for a solution together under guidance....

If your company moves to a new location, this also affects your employees: they will face longer commutes or may even have to relocate. An employer cannot always unilaterally...

If an employee does not receive his wages (on time), he is not powerless. He can put the employer in default, claim the statutory increase and interest, and, under certain conditions, the...

More and more employers are having charging stations installed at employees' homes for company cars. Convenient, but there are legal and tax considerations involved: who pays the...