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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

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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?

The content of the notice depends on the type of contract and your intentions regarding the employment relationship. The questions below determine which variant you need.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Does it concern a fixed-term contract of six months or longer? Only then does the statutory notification obligation of Article 7:668 of the Dutch Civil Code apply, as well as the risk of a notification payment.
Do you wish to continue the contract or terminate it? In the event of continuation, state the conditions; in the event of termination, set the end date.
Would you like to be on time? The notice must reach the employee in writing no later than one month before the end date.
Does this actually concern the termination of a permanent contract? In that case, a notice is not sufficient: termination of an indefinite-term contract requires reasonable grounds and usually permission from the UWV or the subdistrict court.
How do you intend to prove the notice? Choose a verifiable method of dispatch, so that you can later prove that and when notice was given.
Clauses and provisions

What components belong in a notice of dismissal by the employer?

A legally valid notice of dismissal is clear, in writing, and contains the information necessary to prove the notice and record the correct dates. Below you will find the components that belong in almost every notice.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Employer and employee details Always Full name, address, and position so that it is clear to which employment contract the notice relates.
Reference to the employment contract Always Date and nature of the contract (fixed term) and the agreed end date.
Announcement whether or not to continue Always Explicit choice: the contract terminates by operation of law or is continued, and if so, under what conditions.
End date Always The date on which the employment contract ends, so that the employee can anticipate this.
Date and method of notification Always Record when and how notice was given (registered mail, email with confirmation of receipt) as proof.
Any conditions for continuation Upon continuation New employment terms and conditions, such as duration, salary, or position, if you do extend.
Final provision and signature Always Signature by an authorized person on behalf of the employer, with date.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A notice is only effective if it reaches the employee on time and is demonstrably received. Follow the steps below to avoid errors and unnecessary compensation.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
No later than one month before the end date Send the written notice to the employee In the event of late notice, you owe a (pro rata) notice fee pursuant to Article 7:668 of the Dutch Civil Code.
Upon shipment Choose a verifiable method of delivery You must be able to prove that and when the employee received the notice.
Upon continuation Clearly state the new conditions Prevents ambiguity and discussion regarding the content of the extended contract.
After shipping Keep a copy and the proof of shipment This way, in the event of a dispute, you have the documents to substantiate your timely notice.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

Most problems surrounding a notice of dismissal arise from timing and evidence. The errors listed below are the most frequently seen in practice.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Notifying too late You owe a notice period compensation, pro rata to the days of delay Mark the one-month notice period before the end date in your calendar in good time.
Notify verbally The notice is not legally valid and difficult to prove Always give written notice and keep proof of postage.
Confusing notice with termination A permanent contract does not end merely through notice With a permanent contract, follow the correct procedure via the UWV or the subdistrict court.
Do not specify an end date Uncertainty and discussion about when the contract ends Explicitly state the end date of the employment contract.
Notice by an unauthorized person The validity of the notice can be contested Have it signed by someone authorized to act on behalf of the employer.
Risk profile

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

Which variant and points of attention apply depend on your specific situation. Below are the most common cases.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Fixed-term contract expires You do not wish to extend the temporary contract Timely, written notice to avoid the notice fee.
Fixed-term contract, to be continued You wish to renew under changed conditions Announce that you are continuing and clearly set out the new conditions.
Terminate permanent contract You wish to dismiss an employee with a permanent contract A notification is not sufficient; you need reasonable grounds and usually permission from the UWV or the sub-district court.
Contract shorter than six months The notification obligation does not apply Notice is not mandatory, but clarity in advance prevents misunderstandings.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

A notice only regulates the termination or continuation of a temporary contract. In other situations, you need additional or different documents.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You want to properly document the agreements upon commencement or renewal Employment contract For an extension or new employment, you specify the position, salary, and duration in an employment contract.
You want to protect confidential business information after departure Confidentiality Agreement A confidentiality agreement protects trade secrets independent of the termination of employment.
You are unable to reach an agreement with the employee, and it escalates into a dispute Legal assistance In the event of an impending labor dispute or dismissal procedure, tailored legal assistance is advisable.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a notice of dismissal by the employer, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what a notice of dismissal by the employer entails, 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 advice is important.

What is a notice of dismissal by the employer?
A notice of dismissal by the employer is the written communication by which the employer terminates the employment contract with an employee, after obtaining permission from the UWV (Dutch Unemployment Insurance Agency) or following a judicial dissolution. Pursuant to Article 7:671 of the Dutch Civil Code, the employer may only terminate the employment contract with the written consent of the employee, with permission from the UWV, or after the court has dissolved the employment contract. After obtaining such permission or dissolution order, the employer must formally notify the employee of the termination in writing, observing the notice period. The notice of dismissal is the formal act of termination that officially ends the employment contract on the last working day. Our lawyers draft a notice of dismissal for employers that correctly calculates the notice period, accurately establishes the end date of the employment contract, and correctly regulates claims for transition payments and final settlement.
How do you correctly calculate the notice period?
The notice period depends on the duration of employment. Pursuant to Article 7:672 of the Dutch Civil Code, the following applies: one month for up to five years of service; two months from five to ten years; three months from ten to fifteen years; and four months for fifteen years or longer. The notice period applied by the employer must be reduced by the duration of the UWV procedure — but to a minimum of one month. In principle, the termination takes effect until the end of the calendar month: a termination on April 15 with a one-month notice period ends on May 31. Different periods may apply under a collective labor agreement. In the case of a ruling by the sub-district court, the end date determined by the judge applies. Your notice of dismissal must correctly calculate the end date based on the date of receipt of the UWV permission or the ruling. Our lawyers will calculate the correct end date for you.
How do you arrange the transition payment in the notice of dismissal?
In the event of termination following UWV permission or judicial dissolution, the employee is entitled to a transition payment pursuant to Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code. The transition payment amounts to one-third of a monthly salary per year worked, calculated over the entire duration of employment. The notice of dismissal is not required to mention the transition payment — it is due by operation of law — but it is advisable to state the calculation and the amount to be paid in the dismissal letter and to specify the payment term to prevent future disputes. Our lawyers will calculate the correct transition payment for you and include it in the notice of dismissal.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake regarding the UWV decision or court order, the employment history, and the final settlement, our lawyers draft a notice of dismissal that correctly calculates the notice period, accurately establishes the end date, and correctly states the transition payment.
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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