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Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

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About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

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A legal document requires trust. You see immediately who we are, how we help entrepreneurs, and why we do not work with standard templates.

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What you can expect from us

We translate your situation into a legal document that you can actually use. You won't receive a loose template, but a document tailored to your business, agreements, and risks.

  • A clear roadmap: intake, concept, revision round, and final version
  • Practical explanation on how to use the document
  • Legal attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Where possible, provide clarity in advance regarding price and delivery time
Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
During the initial consultation, we will determine the sensible course of action together. Afterward, you will know exactly where you stand.

Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

  • Prepared for your company
  • Telephone consultation included
  • No standard template
  • Review by legal specialists

What do you get?

You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

  • Draft document or legal review
  • One adjustment round
  • Clear explanation where necessary
  • Fixed price where possible

The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

Before drafting the document, you make a number of choices that guide the content. The following questions help you select the appropriate provisions.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Does a collective labor agreement apply? If a collective labour agreement applies, the provisions of the agreement take precedence and the agreement must at least comply with them; check this before recording agreements.
Are you including a probationary period? A probationary period is only valid if it has been agreed upon in writing and complies with the statutory maximum term; without a valid probationary period, full protection against dismissal applies immediately.
Is a non-compete clause necessary? Assess whether the employee has access to sensitive knowledge or client relationships; only then is a non-compete clause defensible and enforceable.
Are the hours fixed or variable? For a fixed number of hours, you must clearly document this; for on-call or flexible work, additional rules apply, and a fixed offer of hours may arise.
Which secondary conditions apply? Determine in advance which allowances, leave arrangements, and pension agreements apply, so that the contract is complete and no isolated commitments arise.
Clauses and provisions

What elements belong in an employment contract for an indefinite period?

An employment contract for an indefinite period contains a number of fixed components and a number of optional clauses. Below you will see which provisions to include in which situation and why.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Parties and function Always Name, address, and Chamber of Commerce registration number of employer and employee, plus the job description and location; prevents ambiguity regarding duties and workplace.
Start date and duration Always State the start date and that the employment is for an indefinite period; confirm the absence of an end date.
Working hours and working times Always Number of hours per week and optionally a fixed schedule; for variable hours, establish the range to avoid discussions about on-call duties.
Wages and holiday allowance Always Gross salary, payment date, and the holiday allowance of at least 8 percent; the employee must know what and when he will receive it.
Probation period Optional Valid only in writing and for a maximum of two months; for an indefinite period, this is the maximum term. A probationary period that is too long is void.
Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses Optional Record in writing and define as concretely as possible in terms of time, area, and activities; otherwise, the clause is open to challenge before the court.
Confidentiality Optional Require the employee to keep company-sensitive information confidential, possibly with a penalty clause for enforcement.
Pension and secondary conditions Optional Regulates participation in a pension scheme, expense allowances, and other benefits; prevents subsequent ambiguity regarding commitments.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A good contract is only valuable if you use it at the right time and in the right way. Follow these steps.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before employment Draft the contract and discuss the contents with the employee Both parties know in advance where they stand and can ask questions.
At the latest at the start Have both parties sign before or on the first working day Clauses such as a probationary period and a non-compete clause are only valid if they have been agreed upon in writing and in a timely manner.
After signing Keep a signed copy and provide the employee with a copy This way, in the event of a dispute, you always have proof of the agreements made.
In case of changes Document amendments in writing in an addendum signed by both parties Verbal changes are difficult to prove and quickly lead to disagreement.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

With employment contracts for an indefinite period, things often go wrong on the same points. Below are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Probation period not in writing or too long The probationary period is void and the employee immediately enjoys full protection against dismissal Always record a probationary period in writing and stay within the statutory maximum term.
Vague non-compete clause The judge moderates or annuls the clause, rendering it without protection Specifically limit the clause in terms of duration, geographical area, and activities.
No account of the collective labor agreement Agreements contrary to the collective labor agreement are invalid, and you may have to make additional payments Check whether a collective labor agreement applies before signing and adjust the terms.
Wages below the minimum wage You are acting in violation of the law and risk additional assessments and fines Compare the agreed wage to the applicable statutory minimum wage.
Oral commitments Lack of clarity and evidentiary problems in a dispute Record all agreements, including bonuses and allowances, in writing in the contract.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

Depending on your situation, certain aspects deserve extra attention. Do you recognize your case below?

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
First permanent employee You are hiring someone for an indefinite period for the first time Ensure that all legal obligations, payroll administration, and insurance are in order.
Conversion from temporary to permanent A temporary contract transitions into permanent employment Pay attention to the chain rule and explicitly record the new indefinite duration in writing.
Position requiring sensitive knowledge The employee gains access to customer data or know-how Include a well-defined non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality clause.
Processing of personal data The employee processes personal data of customers Ensure appropriate agreements and internal guidelines in line with the GDPR.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

An employment contract governs the relationship with an employee, but not every collaboration. In the following situations, you need a different document.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
Manager or director without a hierarchical relationship Management Agreement For a director or interim manager who is not employed as a regular employee, you use a management agreement.
Temporary employment with an end date Fixed-term employment contract If you want to hire an employee for a defined period, you choose a fixed-term contract.
Sharing sensitive information before employment Confidentiality Agreement If you are required to share confidential information before an employment relationship exists, establish a confidentiality agreement first.
Explanation of this document

Drafting an employment contract for an indefinite period, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what an employment contract for an indefinite period is, when you need them, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is an employment contract for an indefinite period?
An employment contract for an indefinite period is an employment contract without an end date: it continues until the employer or employee validly terminates it. The employment contract for an indefinite period offers the employee the strongest dismissal protection under Dutch employment law: the employer can only terminate the agreement with the permission of the UWV (Dutch Social Security Agency) or through dissolution by the sub-district court, unless the employee agrees to a termination agreement. For the employee, the permanent contract is the most attractive employment legal framework; for the employer, it represents the largest fixed personnel cost. A well-drafted contract for an indefinite period protects the employer in cases of poor performance, misconduct, and reorganization, and provides the employee with clarity regarding their rights and obligations. Our lawyers draft an employment contract for an indefinite period for employers that fully establishes the terms of employment, correctly formulates the non-competition clause, properly anchors the provision regarding secondary activities, and facilitates the dismissal file in the event of future problems.
What essential elements must an employment contract for an indefinite period contain?
A full employment contract for an indefinite period contains at least the following elements. The job description: an accurate description of the position and duties — too vague and the employee can refuse any request for task adjustment; too narrow and the employer has little flexibility in the event of organizational changes. The salary and additional benefits: gross monthly salary, holiday allowance, any bonus scheme, lease scheme, and pension scheme. The working hours and schedule: the number of hours per week and the regular working hours. The holiday arrangement: the statutory minimum of twenty days plus any additional days. The notice periods: statutory periods or deviating contractual periods. The applicable personnel handbook: incorporation of the handbook as part of the employment contract. And the post-contractual clauses: non-competition clause, non-solicitation clause, and confidentiality. Our lawyers ensure a complete and legally correct contract.
Which employment law changes as of 2025 and 2026 do you need to process?
Employment law has been amended on several points in 2025 and 2026, with direct consequences for new employment contracts. The stricter obligation to provide reasons for non-competition clauses as of January 1, 2025, applies to temporary contracts—but proper justification also warrants attention for contracts for an indefinite period, now that judges are applying stricter scrutiny. The transparency obligation under the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Employment Conditions requires employers to inform employees in writing about all essential terms of employment, including policies regarding secondary employment, probationary period arrangements, and training policies. The provision regarding secondary employment was tightened as of August 1, 2022: a ban on secondary employment is only enforceable if the employer has an objective justification—competitive sensitivity, safety risks, or restrictions imposed by the CLA. A general ban without justification is void. Our lawyers ensure an employment contract that incorporates all current legal requirements.
How do you formulate a valid non-compete clause in an indefinite-term contract?
For an employment contract for an indefinite period, non-competition clause must be in writing—either included in the employment contract itself or in an appendix signed by the employee. While a duty to provide reasons, as applies to temporary contracts, does not formally apply to contracts for an indefinite period, the court will nevertheless assess, when the clause is invoked, whether the employer's interest outweighs the restriction on the employee. A non-competition clause that is formulated too broadly—too long, too broad geographically, or too generic in the prohibited activities—will be moderated or annulled by the court. A sharp and precisely formulated non-competition clause that aligns with the specific position and the actual business interest is stronger than a standard clause. Our lawyers draft a custom-made non-competition clause tailored to the position and business interest, coupled with a clear non-solicitation clause and a confidentiality clause.
How do you lay the foundation for a future dismissal file in the employment contract?
A well-drafted employment contract for an indefinite period is not only a starting document but also the legal basis for the future dismissal file should the employment relationship ever become problematic. The job description determines which tasks the employee must perform — a description that is too vague makes it difficult to demonstrate that the employee is underperforming. The incorporation of the employee handbook with rules of conduct determines which standards the employer can enforce. The training clause and the improvement plan framework must already be addressed in the employment contract. Furthermore, the notice periods and the calculation of the transition payment depend directly on the recording of the start date and the scope of employment in the employment contract. Our lawyers draft an employment contract that is not only correct at the start but is also legally sound upon a later exit.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers map out the position, the terms of employment, the relevant collective labour agreement, and your specific wishes. Based on this, we draft an employment contract for an indefinite period that is comprehensive and up-to-date, incorporates the changes in labour law effective from 2025 and 2026, correctly formulates the non-compete clause, makes the provision regarding secondary employment enforceable, and lays the foundation for a solid dismissal file should that ever be necessary.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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