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Webshop and product delivery: these are the rules
Contracts
February 24, 2022
As a webshop, you must deliver ordered products on time and correctly. If you do not agree on a delivery period, a statutory delivery period of thirty days applies to consumers. Until the consumer the...
Ruling on temporary employment agency costs during the lockdown
Financial
February 22, 2022
If the work for which you have hired personnel ceases due to exceptional circumstances, the question arises as to who bears the costs. In the case of a hiring or temporary employment agreement, this depends heavily on...
Solutions for consumers who want to cancel an online purchase
Legal Affairs
21 February 2022
A consumer who wishes to cancel an online purchase has several options. Within fourteen days, he can withdraw without giving a reason. If there is a defect in the product, then he can...
The payment reminder as the first step of the collection process
Financial
February 17, 2022
The payment reminder is the first step of the collection process. For consumers, a proper reminder — the so-called fourteen-day letter — is even legally required before you may charge collection costs....
3 minor cases where a zero-tolerance policy is central
Legal Affairs
15 February 2022
A zero-tolerance policy can justify dismissal, even for a minor offense (a 'petty crime'). However, it does not always succeed: the judge weighs the policy against the personal circumstances of the employee...
Who must provide proof for a return?
Legal Affairs
14 February 2022
If a consumer invokes his right of withdrawal and returns the product, he must be able to prove that he returned it in a timely and correct manner. The consumer therefore bears, in principle...
4 reasons why the contract for services is crucial for freelancers
Entrepreneurship
February 12, 2022
As a self-employed professional, a good contract for services is indispensable. A handshake and trust are not enough: a written contract provides proof, regulates payment and liability, and helps prevent bogus self-employment...
3 things about love in the workplace: not such a good idea after all?
Legal Affairs
11 February 2022
As an employer, you cannot simply prohibit a relationship between colleagues — that infringes on their personal privacy. However, relationships in the workplace can have legal consequences: ranging from conflicts of interest and...
Dealing with copycats and taking action against copyright infringements
Contracts
February 10, 2022
If someone steals your photos, copies your text, or imitates your website, you can take action against that copyright infringement. Start by documenting evidence and sending a cease and desist letter; if that helps...
Take into account strict rules for giveaways on social media
Entrepreneurship
February 8, 2022
A giveaway on social media is great for your reach, but it is subject to rules. It often involves a promotional game of chance, for which a code of conduct applies with requirements regarding transparency and...