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...
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:
In a ruling of February 16, 2021, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that Deliveroo’s meal delivery drivers are not self-employed but have an employment contract. In 2018, Deliveroo decided not to extend the employment contracts with delivery drivers. All delivery drivers had to become self-employed. The FNV stood up...
On January 27, 2021, the bill “Working Where You Want Act” was submitted to the House of Representatives. This proposal provides for an amendment to the Flexible Working Act (Wfw) to create more opportunities for employees to successfully request to work (partially) from home. It is expected that working from...
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...
Can an employer require employees to wear a face mask? The subdistrict court in Utrecht ruled last week that an employer may indeed do so. The employer in this case was a patisserie/chocolaterie/ice cream parlor. The employee transported goods between the various branches three days a week with the employer’s...
The Tax and Customs Administration has made the Web Module Assessment Employment Relationship available (as a pilot). This provides insight into whether there is an employment relationship and whether payroll taxes must therefore be withheld. After answering questions about: the personal obligation to perform work (is the contractor allowed to...
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...
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...
