Dutch Whistleblower Protection Act – First Supreme Court Judgment in the Netherlands: Implications for Employers

Edith Nordmann discusses the Dutch Whistleblower Protection Act and the burden of proof being placed on the employer to disprove a whistle-blowing employee’s alleged wrongful treatment or termination.
International Comparative Legal Guide on employment and labour law

International Comparative Legal Guide on Employment and Labour Law – Netherlands chapter: Understanding these laws is essential for navigating the challenges of the modern workplace, ensuring compliance, and fostering a harmonious work environment.
Key Developments in Dutch Employment Law for 2025

Key developments in Dutch employment law for 2025
Rethinking Work Time: Legal Transformation in The Netherlands

Chambers and Partners never misses out on thought leadership content from legal experts and the key stories driving the legal profession forward. In their latest Expert Focus publication ACG International’s Managing Partner, Mrs. Edith Nordmann examined the legal framework, key judgements, and their implications on the definition of ‘work time” within Dutch labour law. To […]
The Legal 500 Country Comparative guide on employment and labour law

The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide offers a roadmap through the complex legal landscape that impacts the daily operations and workplace rights. Understanding these laws is essential for navigating the challenges of the modern workplace, ensuring compliance, and fostering a harmonious work environment.
International Comparative Legal Guide on employment and labour law
International Comparative Legal Guide on Employment and Labour Law – Netherlands chapter where Mrs. Nordmann illuminates critical nuances of employment and labour laws and regulations in The Netherlands
Deliveroo’s legal legacy: a tale of two jurisdictions and the shifting sands of the Gig Economy

The Dutch and UK Deliveroo rulings show that similar scenarios can have vastly different outcomes in different jurisdictions. Entrepreneurs planning to expand internationally must be mindful of the variances in legal frameworks and regulations across borders. A lack of preparation for international expansion can lead to costly setbacks rather than successful growth.
EU Directive transparent and predictable terms of employment and the ‘free’ training

Since the implementation of the EU Directive on transparent and predictable terms of employment the Dutch law explicitly states that employer is obliged to have the employee follow training and courses necessary for his/her job at the employer’s expenses.
B20 Summit – New Delhi 25-27 August 2023

This year, Edith Nordmann, ACG International’s Managing Partner, was invited to be the Dutch member of the Task Force Future of Work, Skilling and Mobility under the Business 20 (B20 (of the G20 2023)). Edith Nordmann attended the B20 Summit meeting with approximately 100 esteemed professionals from around the world specialised in the field of employment.
B20 Summit summarized for FD

Following the B20 Summit ACG International’s Managing Partner summarized this important meeting for FD.