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Dismissal of Employee Immediate Appointment

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Corporate law attorney, employment law

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Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

Before issuing summary dismissal, you make a number of considerations that determine the content and validity of the letter.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Is there an urgent reason? Only serious conduct such as theft, fraud, violence, or refusal to work justifies summary dismissal.
Can you prove the facts? You bear the burden of proof; gather statements, camera footage, or documents before taking action.
Did you act without delay? Dismissal must follow immediately after discovery (or after a brief investigation), otherwise the urgent cause lapses.
Is a less severe measure more appropriate? Weigh up whether a warning, suspension, or dissolution via the subdistrict court is more appropriate for the situation.
Did you apply the principle of hearing both sides? Asking the employee for a response first strengthens your position and prevents surprises.
Clauses and provisions

What components belong in a summary dismissal of an employee?

A summary dismissal letter must be complete and precise. The judge reviews the letter verbatim: only the reason you state in it will be taken into account. Therefore, the following elements must be included.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Employer and employee details Always Name, position, and date of commencement of employment, so that it is unmistakable which employment contract is concerned.
Notice of summary dismissal Always Explicitly state that the employment contract is terminated with immediate effect.
Urgent reason Always Concrete, factual description of the conduct(s) justifying the dismissal.
Account of facts with date and time Always What happened, when and how it was discovered; evidence of immediacy.
Reference to previous warnings If present Previous warnings or incidents reinforce the urgent cause.
Effective date of discharge Always The day on which the employment ends; usually the day of notification.
Consequences for salary and final settlement Recommended State that salary payments will stop and how the final settlement will proceed.
Signature and confirmation Always Written record following the oral communication as evidence.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

The order and timing are decisive in the case of summary dismissal. Follow the steps below.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Immediately after discovery Investigate the facts and apply the principle of hearing both sides Certainty regarding conduct and due care towards the employee.
Immediately after determination Communicate the dismissal verbally and state the urgent reason The requirement of immediacy requires immediate action.
The same day Confirm the resignation in writing with this document Written documentation serves as proof of the reason and date.
After the announcement Stop payroll and prepare the final settlement The employment has ended; avoid unnecessary continued payment of wages.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

Summary dismissal often fails due to procedural grounds. These are the errors the judge sees most often.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Waiting too long to act The requirement of immediacy has not been met and the dismissal is annulled Act immediately upon discovery or after a brief, expeditious investigation.
Mention vague or multiple reasons The judge cannot establish the urgent reason Describe a concrete, factual, and verifiable reason.
No hearing both sides Carelessness weakens your position Ask the employee for a response first before you decide.
Add reason afterwards Only the reason mentioned in the letter counts Formulate the full reason immediately, completely, and correctly.
No written record Proof issues regarding reason and date Confirm the verbal dismissal in writing on the same day.
Risk profile

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

The approach varies depending on the type of situation. Determine your starting point and pay attention to the corresponding point of attention.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Theft or fraud Employee embezzles goods or money Conclusive evidence and immediate reporting are essential.
Refusal to work Employee repeatedly refuses a reasonable order Document the order, the refusal, and any warning.
Violence or threat Aggression against colleagues or supervisor Record witness statements and an accurate account of the facts.
Breach of trust Serious breach of confidentiality or integrity Demonstrate the specific violation and the consequences for the relationship.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

Not every termination requires summary dismissal. In these cases, a different document or process is more appropriate.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You want to properly document the agreements upon hiring Employment contract A watertight contract prevents many disputes over dismissal later on.
The violation concerns confidentiality or confidential information Confidentiality Agreement An NDA strengthens your position regarding integrity and trust issues.
You wish to end a conflict without urgent cause Legal assistance In case of doubt regarding a compelling reason, dissolution or a settlement agreement is often safer.
Explanation of this document

Dismissal of an Employee on the Spot: Setting Up an Employee on the Spot, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what summary dismissal of an employee entails, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is summary dismissal?
Summary dismissal is the most drastic employment law measure an employer can take: the immediate termination of the employment contract for an urgent cause, without a notice period, without a dismissal permit from the UWV (Dutch Unemployment Insurance Agency), and without judicial intervention. Pursuant to Articles 7:677 and 7:678 of the Dutch Civil Code, summary dismissal is only valid if there is an urgent cause —conduct by the employee that is so serious that the employer cannot reasonably be expected to allow the employment contract to continue—and if the dismissal without delay : without unnecessary delay after the moment the employer became aware of the urgent cause. An incorrectly given summary dismissal is one of the most costly employment law mistakes an employer can make. Our lawyers draft a summary dismissal letter for employers that concretely describes the urgent cause, documents the requirement of immediacy, and maximizes legal validity under judicial review.
Which behaviors qualify as urgent grounds for summary dismissal?
Article 7:678 of the Dutch Civil Code provides a non-exhaustive list of urgent reasons for dismissal. The most common in practice are: theft, embezzlement, or fraud against the employer or colleagues; refusal to work without valid grounds; serious assault or threats against colleagues, supervisors, or customers; violation of serious confidentiality obligations; and frequent and repeated violations of rules of conduct despite prior warnings. For each of these categories, the seriousness of the conduct must be assessed in relation to the person of the employee, the duration of employment, and other circumstances. A long-standing loyal employee with an impeccable service record who makes a single mistake will be less likely to be summarily dismissed than an employee with an extensive file. Our lawyers assess the strength of the file before you proceed with the dismissal.
What are the consequences of an invalid summary dismissal?
If the court rules that the summary dismissal was not legally valid, the consequences are serious. The employer owes compensation equal to the salary for the notional notice period. The court may order the employer to pay equitable compensation due to seriously reprehensible conduct on the part of the employer. Furthermore, the employee is entitled to the transition payment. And if the employer has not sent a proper letter of dismissal that concretely describes the urgent cause, he also has no defense against the employee's unemployment benefit application. Your letter of dismissal is the foundation of the dismissal. Our lawyers draft the letter of dismissal that substantiates the urgent cause as concretely and strongly as possible.
What are the requirements for a legally valid summary dismissal letter?
The summary dismissal letter must meet three essential requirements. Immediacy: the letter must be issued as soon as the employer has sufficient certainty regarding the urgent cause — a brief investigation is permitted, but every day of delay weakens the immediacy. Simultaneous notification of the reason: the urgent cause must be communicated in the dismissal letter itself, not later. A letter that merely states "due to urgent causes" without specifying that cause is insufficient. Factual specificity: the reason must be factually described — date, incident, evidence, persons involved. Our lawyers draft a dismissal letter that meets all three requirements.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
Following an expedited intake, our lawyers assess the conduct, evidence, employment history, and strength of the case file. Based on this, we draft the summary dismissal letter that concretely describes the urgent cause, documents the immediacy requirement, and maximizes legal validity — or we advise you on whether a less drastic measure is more appropriate.
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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