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Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
What do I need to arrange for flexible working?
Entrepreneurship
July 13, 2020
The Flexible Working Act gives employees the right to request an adjustment of their working hours, working times, or place of work — for example, working from home — but not an unconditional right to do so....
Orders from an online shop and the GDPR: a difficult combination?
Privacy
July 9, 2020
A webshop and the GDPR can be perfectly combined, provided you have the basics in order: only request the personal data you really need, determine the appropriate... for each processing activity.
Don't take risks and have your legal documents checked
Legal Affairs
July 8, 2020
Have your legal documents checked before you sign or rely on them. Outdated or incorrect terms and conditions, contracts, and agreements will cost you money when things go wrong — and...
What can I do if an employee does not cooperate with reintegration?
Employment matters
July 6, 2020
If a sick employee does not cooperate with his reintegration, you may intervene. The employee is legally obliged to cooperate (Article 7:660a of the Dutch Civil Code); if he fails to do so, then you can...
What should I pay attention to when placing product photos on my webshop?
Legal Affairs
July 2, 2020
You cannot simply take product photos for your webshop from the internet: the photo is subject to copyright held by the photographer, and the depicted product may be subject to copyright or design rights of the...
Please note: you may not simply publish portraits on your website
Privacy
July 1, 2020
Even if you hold the copyright to a photo, you may not simply publish it: the person portrayed has portrait rights and can, under certain circumstances, object to publication (Article 21 of the Copyright Act)....
How far does the right of control extend when employees work remotely?
Legal Affairs
June 29, 2020
You may monitor employees working remotely, but not without restriction. You even have a monitoring obligation regarding a secure workplace and data protection, while the privacy of the...
Interruption of the statute of limitations: what is it and how do you do it?
Legal Affairs
June 25, 2020
By interrupting the statute of limitations, you prevent your claim from becoming time-barred and unenforceable. You interrupt the limitation period by sending the debtor a clear, written demand or notice in a timely manner in which you...
What is a processing register and what do I need to know about it?
Privacy
June 24, 2020
A processing register is an overview of all processing of personal data within your organization. The GDPR requires most entrepreneurs to maintain one (Article 30 GDPR); it is the...
Sending newsletters and the GDPR: what is allowed?
Privacy
June 22, 2020
You may not simply send newsletters. In addition to the GDPR, the Telecommunications Act applies: for digital newsletters, you generally need consent. An exception is the so-called 'soft opt-in' for existing...