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Dutch employment law is changing in significant ways as 2026 approaches. Starting 1 January 2026,
A non-solicitation clause prevents someone from recruiting your employees or approaching your clients after they
In the Netherlands, a contractor officially becomes an employee the moment the actual working relationship
Can you take a holiday while on sick leave in the Netherlands? The short answer
When it comes to telling the difference between a genuinely sick employee and a ‘quiet
Dealing with conflict when your team is spread out requires a different playbook. It's not
Yes, an algorithm can evaluate your performance. In fact, it's already happening in workplaces across
Right now, there's no law in the Netherlands forcing companies to adopt a four-day workweek.
The way couples are choosing to separate in the Netherlands is changing. We’re seeing a
Cross‑border work sounds simple—work here, live there—but the legal reality is anything but. Employers and
Workplace conflict is unavoidable, but costly when it’s misunderstood. A missed deadline can be a
A settlement agreement (vaststellingsovereenkomst, often called a termination agreement) is a written contract between you
Being “fired on the spot” (ontslag op staande voet) means your employer ends your contract
A conflict with your employer can feel overwhelming: the power imbalance, worries about pay or
Working across borders throws up some serious employment law challenges. We’re mainly talking about clashing
Hiring foreign employees for temporary positions does not always have to be done through the
A freelance contract often feels like a quick, flexible solution: you download a template from
So, you're starting a new professional chapter in the Netherlands? Fantastic! This guide is here
Can my employer read my WhatsApp messages? It’s a question that comes up a lot,
