The employer had included the cause of the incapacity for work in the absence registration, and this was accessible online to everyone.
AP fine to Tennis Federation for (commercial) use of its members’ personal data serves as a warning to other (sports) associations
At the end of 2019, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) imposed a huge fine of 500,000 euros on the tennis federation. The AP interprets the GDPR very strictly and considers the provision of data to partners for direct marketing, even if completely transparent and with the knowledge of the members, as "unlawful." Citizens must be able to maintain control over their data, and that right must carry more weight. See our summary of the fine decision here:
Kifid confirms: right to free choice of lawyer in every phase of a legal dispute
Even in a preparatory phase, as soon as there is a conflict, there is a right to free choice of lawyer; the legal expenses insurer cannot refuse this. Read here why not:
Amsterdam Court of Appeal: Deliveroo delivery drivers have an employment contract
In a ruling of February 16, 2021, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that Deliveroo’s meal delivery drivers are not...
Proposal for the ‘Working Where You Want’ Act
On January 27, 2021, the bill “Working Where You Want Act” was submitted to the House of Representatives. This proposal...
Supreme Court: Intention of parties irrelevant in classifying employment contract
Breaking news: In its judgment of November 6, 2020, the Supreme Court eliminates the intention of the parties as a criterion for assessing whether there is an employment contract. As a result, parties can no longer unilaterally stipulate that "there is no employment contract" by simply stating this in the engagement agreement. The assessment will be based on the legal criteria, nothing more and nothing less. Read here how this works in practice:
Employer may require face mask
Can an employer require employees to wear a face mask? The subdistrict court in Utrecht ruled last week that an...
Update DBA: Web Module on the Business Owners’ Portal
The Tax and Customs Administration has made the Web Module Assessment Employment Relationship available (as a pilot). This provides insight...
Dismissal due to reorganization
In the event of an economic downturn, an employer may reorganize and dismiss employees. For this, a dismissal permit is required from the UWV, with substantiation of the business economic necessity and application of the reflection principle. In the event of more than 20 dismissals, a collective dismissal applies and a social plan is mandatory. Employees have two weeks to object to the dismissal application.
Review settlement agreement
Does your employer want to dismiss you? Have you received a termination proposal or settlement agreement? Then it is worth having yourself advised by an employment law specialist and having them negotiate on your behalf. In our experience this generally leads to a (significantly) better result. Read here how we can help you:
