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.

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.

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.

Flexible work overhaul: what is changing for employers?

The More Security for Flexible Workers Act introduces stricter rules for fixed-term contracts, zero-hours contracts and temporary agency work.
Employers should prepare for greater security for workers and less room for highly flexible staffing structures.
Implementation is expected on 1 January 2028.

Underperforming employee – what should you do as an employer?

The situation Is an employee not performing well? As an employer, you may consider dismissal due to underperformance. However, this is not something you can do lightly. If you do not follow the correct steps, the consequences can be serious.In a recent case, the Court of Appeal in The Hague ruled that a dismissal for […]

Legal changes in the Netherlands as of 1 July 2025: What international entrepreneurs need to know

As of July 1, 2025, new laws and regulations have come into effect in the Netherlands that impact businesses. These legal changes are relevant for both Dutch and international entrepreneurs operating in the Dutch market. The most significant updates concern business financing, employment law, and real estate and leasing. Make sure your business is fully prepared for these regulatory changes.

Positive reference letters: binding obligation or courtesy gesture?

A positive reference letter is more than a formality when specific agreements have been made. By law, an employer is only required to include objective facts, such as the employee’s role and duration of employment. Additional positive remarks are only mandatory if explicitly agreed upon, for example, in a settlement agreement.

Integrating ESG in the Blue Economy and Emerging Risks in Maritime Transport

The blue economy promotes sustainable ocean use for economic growth while protecting ecosystems.
As it expands, integrating ESG principles is vital—especially for maritime and insurance sectors, where it’s a legal and strategic priority.
Key focus areas include workforce training in green technologies and ensuring safe, fair, and supportive working conditions, aligning with ESG goals and boosting employee retention.

Temporary Agency Work via Platforms: Even Private Households Can Be Considered Hirers

Organisations that hire flexible workers through digital platforms – such as platform companies, staffing agencies, HR professionals and clients – need to stay alert. The ruling in the Helpling case shows that these platforms don’t automatically fall outside of employment law. Even when working with freelancers or self-employed workers, there’s still a chance they may be classified as employees or temporary workers.

Code of Conduct Against Inappropriate Behaviour in the Workplace: New Legislation Coming

Many employees still find it difficult to report inappropriate behaviour, either because they’re unsure if it’s serious enough or because they don’t know where to turn. Employers also sometimes struggle to draw the line. A clear code of conduct can help by defining in advance what constitutes inappropriate behaviour within the organization, preventing misunderstandings, and allowing for quicker intervention when necessary.