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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.
The transition payment: when must the employer pay this?
Employment matters
16 January 2025
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,...
Starting summary proceedings quickly and efficiently: what you need to know
Legal Affairs
January 14, 2025
Summary proceedings are a rapid legal procedure in which the judge makes a provisional decision. It is intended for urgent matters, such as impending damage or a wrongful act that immediately...
Systematic negative behavior in the workplace: grounds for dismissal?
Employment matters
January 9, 2025
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...
AI and the new AI Regulation explained
Legal Affairs
January 7, 2025
The European AI Regulation (AI Act) is the world's first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence. It operates on a risk-based approach: the greater the risk posed by an AI system, the stricter the requirements....
The end of the zero-hours contract is near
Employment Matters
30 December 2024
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...
Important financial changes and new rules for entrepreneurs
Financial
December 24, 2024
Traditionally, rules affecting employers change around the turn of the year, and January 1, 2025, was no exception. Think of a higher minimum wage, the disappearance of certain subsidies, and a...
Landlords must be alert to criminal use of commercial premises
Entrepreneurship
December 19, 2024
The number of commercial premises used for criminal activities — from drug production to storage — is increasing. For landlords, this entails significant risks: damage to the property, but also...
The DBA Act: a new era for entrepreneurs
Legal Affairs
17 December 2024
With the DBA Act, the government aims to create clarity regarding the employment relationship between clients and self-employed professionals and to combat bogus self-employment. Since 2025, the law has been actively enforced. This is announced by a new...
The right lawyer offers certainty and peace of mind in every case
Legal Affairs
12 December 2024
Sooner or later, everyone faces a legal issue — an employment conflict, a non-paying client, a contract dispute. The right lawyer or legal expert offers...
Enforcement of the DBA Act: risks and tips from the experts
Legal Affairs
10 December 2024
With the stricter enforcement of the DBA Act since 2025, many clients are concerned about back taxes due to bogus self-employment. This is understandable, but manageable with the right approach. The most important...