Employment law for employees

Settlement agreement in case of illness or pregnancy

Have you been dismissed, received a settlement agreement, or is a conflict with your employer looming? Have the sensible course of action assessed first before you sign, respond, or agree.

mrs. Ilja van Driel

mrs. Ilja van Driel

Employment law · lawyer · 18 years of experience

Everything begins with a personal consultation with an employment law specialist. Many dismissal cases become clear during this process. If further steps are necessary, you decide how far you want to go.

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Help with dismissal

What should you or shouldn't you do if your employer indicates that you are being dismissed? Are you entitled to severance pay? And how do you avoid problems with your unemployment benefits? We assess your situation and provide targeted assistance.

  • Free and no-obligation initial consultation
  • Verification of settlement agreement or dismissal proposal
  • Advice on compensation, end date, and unemployment benefit risks
  • Negotiation with employer possible
  • Fixed rates per step where possible

Have your VSO checked before you sign

Received a settlement agreement?

A settlement agreement determines, among other things, your termination date, compensation, exemption from work, payment of accrued vacation days, confidentiality, final discharge, and often also your unemployment benefit position.

  • Control of legal risks
  • Assessment of unemployment benefit position
  • Verification of severance pay and end date
  • Advice on room for negotiation

Don't draw too fast.

Even minor wording can have consequences for your rights, compensation, or unemployment benefit.

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    Choose the help that suits your situation

    Our solutions

    You choose the help you need. We always start by providing clarity regarding your position, the risks, and the possible next steps.

    Personal consultation

    from €70 excl. VAT

    Discuss your dismissal situation with an employment law specialist. You will gain clarity regarding your rights, risks, and next steps.

    • Telephone consultation
    • Assessment of your situation
    • Advice on the best next step
    Often needed first

    Check VSO

    from free first review

    Have your settlement agreement reviewed before you sign. We pay attention to unemployment benefit risk, compensation, end date, and final discharge.

    • Verification of the VSO
    • Assessment of unemployment benefit risks
    • Advice on areas for improvement

    Negotiating with the employer

    from €998 excl. VAT

    If the proposal is insufficient, we can negotiate better terms on your behalf.

    • Determine strategy
    • Contact with employer
    • Legally formalizing agreements

    Taking legal action against the employer

    from € 1,650 excl. VAT

    If consultation does not provide a solution, our lawyers and legal experts can assist you in legal proceedings.

    • Determine process strategy
    • Drafting procedural documents
    • Assistance in proceedings

    Avoid giving up rights

    Why you shouldn't just sign

    In the event of dismissal, a proposal sometimes seems clear. However, small provisions can have major consequences.

    Without legal advice
    With SME Lawyers
    Risk that you relinquish rights
    Check before you sign or agree
    Accepting severance pay that is too low
    Assessment of compensation and room for negotiation
    Insufficient attention to unemployment benefit risks
    Check end date and wording
    Underestimating final discharge
    Advice regarding claims you retain or relinquish

    Clear steps

    How does it work?

    1

    Discuss the situation

    We will briefly discuss the situation, what you have received, and the current time limit.

    2

    Review documents

    We review the employment contract, settlement agreement, emails, and other relevant documents.

    3

    Advice and strategy

    You receive clear advice regarding your rights, risks, and negotiating position.

    4

    Perform next step

    We assist with adjusting the VSO, negotiation, or procedure if necessary.

    Pay attention to this

    Common mistakes during dismissal

    Agreeing too quickly

    Employers sometimes exert pressure. It is precisely in such cases that it is important to seek legal advice first.

    Missing unemployment benefit risks

    An incorrect end date or wording can have consequences for your unemployment benefit.

    Do not check reimbursement

    The first proposal is not always reasonable or maximally achievable.

    Underestimating final discharge

    With final discharge, you can waive claims in which you may have an interest later.

    No obligation and free of charge

    Request a consultation

    Let's discuss your situation and see which solution suits your dismissal case.

    • We discuss your personal situation
    • No obligation and free of charge
    • Clarity regarding next steps
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