Am I allowed to dismiss a sick employee?
In principle, you may not dismiss a sick employee during the first two years of illness: a prohibition on termination applies (Article 7:670 of the Dutch Civil Code). After that period, or in a number...
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Do I need to comply with all GDPR rules with my blog?
With a standard business or hobby blog, you must comply with the GDPR as soon as you process personal data, such as via comments, analytics, or a newsletter. There is an exception for genuine journalistic publications, but...
How do you handle employee privacy during the corona crisis?
Employee health data constitutes special personal data that, in principle, you may not process. In the event of a sick leave notification, you may only record what is strictly necessary; the nature or cause of the complaints...
Can you invoke force majeure due to the coronavirus?
You can invoke force majeure if you are unable to keep an appointment due to a cause that is not attributable to you (Article 6:75 of the Dutch Civil Code). Whether that will succeed,...
What happens to the staff if you have to close due to corona?
If you have insufficient work due to unfavorable circumstances, you remain, in principle, obliged to continue paying wages. You can aim for temporary solutions, a reduction in hours or, if...
Under what conditions are you allowed to sell personal data?
You may not simply sell or transfer personal data to third parties. You need a valid legal basis for doing so, and it must be compatible with the purpose for which you collected the data.
When is bilateral mediation permitted?
In principle, a mediator may not act for two parties simultaneously — the prohibition against 'serving two masters'. If you do so nonetheless in a situation where it is not...
What are the rules and restrictions regarding working children?
If you wish to employ minors in your company, strict rules from the Working Hours Act and the further regulations regarding child labor apply. Much depends on age: for children up to and...
Is it sufficient to refer to the general terms and conditions on your website?
Merely referring to your general terms and conditions on your website or at the Chamber of Commerce is often not enough. The law requires you to give the other party a reasonable opportunity to...
What can you do as an employer in the fight against corona?
As an employer, you have a duty of care for a safe and healthy workplace (Article 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Working Conditions Act). In the event of an outbreak of an infectious disease, this means: take preventive measures, update...
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