Always a tricky minefield, the sick employee and privacy. Therefore, it is useful to know that new, readable policy rules...
Subsidy for retraining to a shortage occupation
Since May 1, 2016, employees, unemployed individuals, and self-employed persons can apply for a subsidy to retrain for a so-called...
Threatened dismissal? – right to free choice of lawyer with legal expenses insurer!
We are regularly approached by employees with legal expenses insurance who would like to be assisted by us. The insurer...
Failure to comply with the notification obligation on time can lead to the continuation of the contract under the same conditions
This week another interesting case at the Overijssel court: An employee received a one-year contract from his employer on December...
Privacy in the workplace
We regularly receive questions about whether employers are allowed to read employees’ emails or use cameras in the workplace. Something...
Lower transitional compensation, is that possible?
Under the WWZ, the amount of the transition compensation is precisely determined by law. However, sometimes the transition compensation is...
Pay attention to the short expiration periods under the WWZ!
The WWZ has brought various changes to dismissal law regarding procedures and compensations. However, what does not seem to be...
As of January 1, 2016: Adjustment of workplace or working hours (Flexible Working Act)
Since January 1, 2016, the legal possibilities for an employee to work flexibly have been expanded. The Working Hours Adjustment...
VAR disappears as of May 1, 2016
The Senate voted last Tuesday to abolish the Declaration of Employment Relationship (VAR) as of May 1, 2016. On that...
What was the rule again regarding the right to wages during illness?
An employee is generally entitled to wages during illness. But this can be a lower amount than the usual salary....
