Articles about Entrepreneurship
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
Switching managing partner in a CV: how does that work?
Entrepreneurship
March 13, 2023
Replacing a managing partner in a limited partnership (CV) has far-reaching consequences: in principle, the CV terminates when a partner withdraws, unless continuation is stipulated in the CV agreement....
A theft protocol: the basis for a fair workplace
Entrepreneurship
February 20, 2023
A theft protocol is a document in which you establish in advance what happens in the event of (a suspicion of) theft at work: how you investigate and what sanctions follow. It is your...
Legal considerations for cashback promotions
Entrepreneurship
February 7, 2023
In a cashback promotion, the consumer receives (part of) the purchase price back from the manufacturer, and as the organizer, you are free to attach conditions to this — provided that...
Help, a negative review! What now?
Entrepreneurship
February 2, 2023
You may not simply remove a negative review — that is only allowed if the review is demonstrably fake or unlawful. Since the European consumer rules of 28 May 2022, you have...
A new year packed with new rules for employers
Entrepreneurship
December 30, 2022
Traditionally, new legislation and regulations come into effect around the turn of the year, often on January 1st. For employers, this means: prepare yourself. Consider changes to the minimum wage, to employment law...
Mediating for freelancers as an agency
Entrepreneurship
November 25, 2022
If you act as an intermediary between companies and self-employed professionals, you bring parties together without performing the assignment yourself. Document the mediation in a clear agreement, let...
Placing freelancers with companies as an intermediary
Entrepreneurship
November 25, 2022
If, as an intermediary, you place freelancers with companies by accepting the assignment yourself and passing it on, you are both an intermediary and a contracting party. This entails additional responsibilities:...
Working on a leased commercial space: what about the tenant?
Entrepreneurship
November 17, 2022
A landlord may not simply impose work on a leased business premises: the tenant is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of the leased property. However, the tenant must tolerate urgent work (article...
Booksellers must use a fixed book price
Entrepreneurship
November 1, 2022
If you sell books, you may not freely determine the price. The Fixed Book Price Act requires you to apply the fixed price set by the publisher for Dutch...
Cosmetics chain discriminates with makeup guidelines for women
Entrepreneurship
October 11, 2022
As an employer, you may set dress and appearance regulations, and sometimes make a distinction between men and women. However, this must be objectively justified. A make-up requirement for women only can be prohibited...