Labor matters

Following a workplace accident, one fixed sequence applies to the employer: first medical assistance, then reporting to the Dutch Labour Inspectorate (in case of hospitalization, permanent or fatal injury), subsequently investigating the situation, the...

You deal with an employee who is consistently late step by step: clear rules, a constructive conversation, documentation, warnings, sanctions, and — as a last resort — dismissal. Consistently and...

A company car is an attractive secondary employment benefit, but requires careful agreements regarding taxation (taxable benefit), private use, and terms of use — laid down in a usage agreement. Without clear arrangements, risks run...

Retraining employees helps you fill hard-to-fill vacancies, facilitate reintegration, and retain experienced staff — but raises legal questions regarding subsidies and...

A study cost clause must be crystal clear: if it is unclear which costs are covered and how they are calculated, the employee can avoid repayment. A judge recently confirmed this, as a result of which...

An improvement plan is not a disguised route to dismissal, but a fair chance for both employer and employee to improve performance. If carried out carefully and well-documented, then it stands...

Coffee breaks are a valuable tool for maintaining the bond with a sick employee and promoting reintegration — but your invitation must be reasonable. Case law shows...

A non-compete, ancillary activities, or confidentiality clause is often toothless without a penalty clause: without a penalty, compliance with those agreements is virtually impossible to enforce. The court recently confirmed this, when...

A non-compete clause protects your company, but is not valid without limitation: it has limits regarding validity, duration, geography, type of work, and type of employer. A clause that is too broad or poorly substantiated holds...

If you welcome a new volunteer, arrange four things: a volunteer agreement, safe working conditions, a (tax-free) allowance, and compliance with the GDPR. Volunteers are indispensable to many associations, but engaging...