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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 lower, for example because transition or redeployment costs can be deducted. Read here everything about the amount of the transition compensation.

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 known by everyone yet is that the WWZ also has strict expiration periods for filing a claim, for example, to annul a summary dismissal or due to not observing the...

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 Act (Waa) is transformed into the Flexible Working Act (WfW). The employee can request adjustment of both the workplace and working hours, in addition to the existing possibility of adjusting...

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 date, the Deregulation Assessment of Employment Relationships Act (DBA) will come into effect, replacing the VAR with model agreements that are intended to provide freelancers and businesses with more clarity...

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. And sometimes the right to wages may be completely forfeited. Read how it works again in the new publication on Intermediair, click here

Law on Tackling Sham Constructions (WAS)

As of January 1, 2016, new legislation applies under the catchy name “Wet Aanpak Schijnconstructies“. This law aims to strengthen the legal position of the employee and the enforcement of labor law in the Netherlands according to the motto “equal pay for equal work in the same place.” Increasingly, there...

Performance review: good preparation is half the battle

The annual performance reviews are coming up again. How do you prepare well for this? And what to do if the review is disappointing? Read here for more.

Appealing your dismissal

With the introduction of the WWZ on July 1, 2015, it is possible to appeal if you have been dismissed. Does that make sense and what should you consider? Liesbeth wrote about it in Intermediair Online, click here.

What were the agreements about the bonus again?

Many employees work with targets in order to earn a bonus at the end of the year. Unfortunately, the targets are not always clearly set, and there are often other criteria to actually receive the bonus. When is there a right to a bonus? Liesbeth wrote about it in Intermediair...