Proposal for code of conduct against unwanted behavior
Bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, aggression, and violence by colleagues or supervisors: these are forms of unwanted behavior that (unfortunately) still occur too often in the workplace. This behavior has a significant impact on those involved. With the introduction of a …
The trial period: some do’s and don’ts
Entering into a working relationship with an employer or employee can feel like a big commitment. Because what if you don’t like the job? Or what if it appears that the employee in question is not as suitable for the …
Onepager PDF Law on false self-employment
If you click on read more below you can view and download the one pagers false self-employment as PDF format in both English and Dutch. PDF English >
The prospects of new legislation on freelancers/independent contractors (ZZP’ers) 2026
The bill aimed at clarifying the assessment of employment relationships and the legal presumption (in Dutch: wetsvoorstel verduidelijking beoordeling arbeidsrelaties en rechtsvermoeden (“VBAR”) is becoming more concrete. The online consultation on the bill has been completed, and the Council of …
Self-employed or employee? Stricter enforcement on false self-employment from 1 January 2025
As of 1 January 2025, the so-called enforcement moratorium imposed under the Dutch Deregulation of Assessment of Employment Relationships (Wet Deregulering Beoordeling Arbeidsrelaties) (DBA Act) will come to an end. This means that the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) may impose …
Interim termination clause in a settlement agreement?
The recent ruling by the Central Appeals Council provides clarity on the right to unemployment benefits in the event of premature termination of a fixed-term employment agreement, without this possibility being laid down in the employment agreement (or an addendum). According to the ruling, it is not necessary for the notice clause to have already been included in the employment agreement (or in an addendum) prior to the settlement agreement. Thus, the inclusion of a notice clause in a settlement agreement can provide a solution to secure the employee's right to WW benefits.
