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Is my website allowed to place cookies without permission?
Privacy
July 28, 2022
Your website may not simply place cookies without permission. For most cookies — especially tracking and marketing cookies — you must first inform the visitor and ask for consent. Only functional...
3 points to consider when drafting a distribution agreement
Contracts
July 26, 2022
A distribution agreement regulates how a distributor purchases and resells a producer's products. When drafting, pay particular attention to three points: exclusivity and the territory, the duration, and...
What is a financing clause and why is it useful?
Financial
July 25, 2022
A financing clause is a resolutive condition in an agreement: if the buyer fails to secure the necessary financing, he can terminate the purchase free of charge. It protects you against the situation...
Guarantee of compliance in alternative dispute resolution: what is it?
Contracts
July 21, 2022
In alternative dispute resolution (such as arbitration or binding advice), it is important that the outcome is actually complied with. A compliance guarantee — or the right form of dispute resolution — ensures that...
The entire agreement clause: of limited use, but not worthless
Contracts
July 19, 2022
An entire agreement clause stipulates that the contract represents the complete agreement between the parties, so that previous agreements and promises no longer apply. In Dutch law, its usefulness is...
Limits to the right of access: food for discussion
Privacy
July 18, 2022
The right of access under the GDPR gives data subjects the right to see which personal data you process about them (Article 15 GDPR). However, that right is not limitless: it only covers...
What does good employeeship entail?
Employment Matters
14 July 2022
Good employeeship (Article 7:611 of the Dutch Civil Code) obligates an employee to behave reasonably and carefully towards their employer. It is the counterpart to good employership. The standard is open, but has...
Do I need a work permit?
Employment Matters
July 12, 2022
If you wish to employ someone from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, you often need a work permit. For a short stay, this is an employment permit (TWV),...
A remote work agreement: make working from home work
Employment Matters
11 July 2022
If an employee regularly works from home, a teleworking agreement is highly recommended. In it, you record the agreements regarding working days and availability, reimbursement of home working expenses, occupational health and safety requirements...
Do I have to pay an intern?
Employment matters
July 7, 2022
You are not required to pay an intern the statutory minimum wage: in a genuine internship, learning comes first, not earning. You can voluntarily provide an internship allowance, without the statutory minimum...