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Subjective interpretation of articles of association has consequences for other contracts
Contracts
December 12, 2019
In principle, articles of association are interpreted objectively (linguistically): the judge looks at what the text means, not at what the founders originally intended. However, in exceptional cases, the judge does weigh the...
When do I have to terminate a dormant employment contract?
Employment Matters
11 December 2019
Since the Xella ruling by the Supreme Court (8 November 2019), as an employer you are in principle obliged to cooperate in terminating a dormant employment contract as soon as a...
What can you do about inappropriate sexual behavior at work?
Legal Affairs
9 December 2019
You take action against transgressive sexual behavior at work using a combination of prevention and enforcement: map out the risks in your Risk Inventory and Evaluation, establish in a clear policy...
Does the second-hand market for digital content still have a future?
Legal Affairs
5 December 2019
In most cases, selling second-hand e-books is not permitted without the permission of the copyright holder. The same applies to the resale of much other digital content. The European Court of Justice ruled...
New influencer marketing rules on the way. Seek advice
Entrepreneurship
December 4, 2019
Influencer marketing is considered advertising in the Netherlands, and strict rules apply to it. The core principle is transparency: always make it clearly recognizable when a post, video, or story is paid for or sponsored, for example...
Updated unemployment insurance premiums in 2020: time to review your contracts
Employment Matters
2 December 2019
Since the Balanced Labour Market Act (WAB), the amount of the unemployment insurance premium depends on the type of contract: for a written contract for an indefinite period, you pay the low premium,...
The tax authorities are going further and further in collecting information
Tax Matters
28 November 2019
Yes, in principle you are obliged to provide the Tax and Customs Administration with the information necessary for proper tax assessment. This applies to your own tax return, but increasingly also...
Whining employee entitled to transition payment
Employment Matters
27 November 2019
In principle, an employee is always entitled to a transition payment upon dismissal, even if they do not request it themselves. Many employers use the so-called “wait-and-see system”: they wait until...
What needs to be on your letterhead?
Legal Affairs
25 November 2019
You are required to include your trade name and Chamber of Commerce number on your letterhead, along with the Chamber of Commerce where your company is registered. If you have a BV or NV, then...
First ruling on fair remuneration for authors
Contracts
November 21, 2019
Do you work with photographers, journalists, designers, or other creators? Then you will encounter copyright contract law: under the Copyright Act, a creator is entitled to a fair...