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Advice on the Transparent and Predictable Employment Conditions Directive
Employment Matters
14 June 2022
The European Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions has amended employment law on key points. Among other things, employers must comply with a broader duty to provide information, may not simply prohibit secondary employment, and must...
Gyms cannot do without good terms and conditions
Entrepreneurship
June 13, 2022
A gym cannot function without good general terms and conditions. They govern the membership, the duration and cancellation, payment, and liability for injuries. But beware: mandatory... apply to consumers.
New regulations regarding from-prices
Legal Affairs
June 9, 2022
Since the tightening of the rules, strict requirements apply to 'from' prices. In the event of a price reduction, you must use the lowest price you obtained in a period as a reference (the 'from' price)...
My employee is in prison: what now?
Employment matters
7 June 2022
If an employee is in prison, he cannot work — and in principle, 'no work, no pay' applies: the detention is at his own risk. Dismissal is not automatic...
Sale of Hajj trips begins: strict rules for package tours
Entrepreneurship
June 6, 2022
If you sell package holidays — such as pilgrimage or Hajj trips — strict rules apply. A package holiday combines at least two travel services (such as transport and accommodation) and falls under the legal protection for...
How can I protect my photos from content thieves?
Legal Affairs
June 2, 2022
Your photos are protected by copyright: others may not simply copy them. It is impossible to completely prevent content thieves from striking, but you can significantly reduce the risk — and prepare to...
The importance of legal advice regarding an intercompany loan
Financial
May 31, 2022
An intercompany loan — a loan between companies within the same group — seems simple, but requires due legal and tax care. Structure the loan on an arm's length basis, with market-standard terms, in order to...
What should I do if I have transferred money to the wrong account number?
Financial
May 30, 2022
If you have transferred money to an incorrect account number, the recipient is in principle obliged to repay it: this constitutes an undue payment (Article 6:203 of the Dutch Civil Code). Works...
Problems with Creative Commons images occur frequently
Legal Affairs
May 26, 2022
You may use Creative Commons images, but only within the terms of the specific license. If you go beyond these — for example, commercial use under a 'non-commercial' license or without attribution — then...
The end of a marriage does not have to be the end of the matter
Entrepreneurship
May 23, 2022
A divorce does not have to be the end of your business, but your company often plays a role in the settlement. How it turns out depends heavily on your...