Employee fraud: dismissal is one thing, but how do you recover your money?
Employee fraud can cause significant financial damage. Dismissal alone is often not enough: employers must also act quickly to recover losses. This article explains when attachment and summary proceedings may help, and which steps business owners can take immediately when they suspect employee fraud.
You lend an employee €50,000. Yet the court rejects your claim for repayment. How is that possible?
Employer loans to employees may fall under consumer law. Employers face legal risks when granting a loan to an employee, especially if information obligations and a creditworthiness assessment are missing. Read why employers must handle consumer credit, employment law and repayment of employee loans with care.
Your employee falls ill during their holiday. Can you deduct those days from their annual leave entitlement?
Ill during holiday? Sick days may not simply be deducted as annual leave. Employers should ensure that their sickness absence policy, collective labour agreement arrangements and leave administration are in order to avoid disputes.
Your client accepts your quotation a year later. Do you still have to perform the work?
Can a customer still accept your quotation months later? Without a clear expiry date, this may lead to discussion. In this article, we explain why a quotation is legally more than just a price indication, and how a clear validity period and proper record-keeping can prevent an old quotation from unexpectedly becoming binding.
Director on holiday? Don’t let fraud exploit your absence
During the holiday period, companies are particularly vulnerable to CEO fraud, phishing and fraudulent payment requests. Absent directors, temporary substitutes and more flexible controls increase the risk of financial damage. This article explains how to prevent fraud and strengthen your legal position.
Employee joining a competitor: is your business sufficiently protected?
A non-compete clause only protects your business if it is specific, defensible and tailored to the employee’s role. Read what entrepreneurs should pay attention to.
A different perspective on finance: what India can teach us
In her article of 19 June 2026 in Het Financieele Dagblad, Edith Nordmann reflects on what Europe can learn from India’s digital financial infrastructure and the way in which it broadens access to finance.
Code of conduct against unwanted behaviour: what must you do as an employer?
From 1 July 2026, employers with ten or more employees must have a written code of conduct against unwanted behaviour. Prevent legal risks and ensure a safe working environment that fits the day-to-day reality of your organisation.
Why entrepreneurs will soon face more questions about their company, UBOs and transactions
Under the AMLR, entrepreneurs will face questions about UBOs, KYC and transactions more quickly. Read how to get your file in order and avoid problems with banks, civil-law notaries and other gatekeepers.
Delay claims in construction: when are you truly entitled to extra time or money?
Construction delays can have major financial consequences, but do not automatically entitle a party to extra time or money. In this article we explain when a delay claim has a realistic prospect of success and how to strengthen your legal position.