Rules and regulations for all entrepreneurs
If you run a company in the Netherlands and plan to dismiss, for business economic reasons, at least 20 employees within one geographical work area within 3 months, this is called collective...
In some case you can dismiss an ill employee. For instance, if they have been ill for 2 years and you have both tried enough to have the employee reintegrate in the workplace. You must pay an ill...
Do you have a company in the Netherlands and do you want to dismiss staff? You must follow a dismissal procedure. In some situations you are not allowed to dismiss an employee, for example when you...
Do you employ workers on a fixed-term contract of at least 6 months? Then the notice period applies. You must inform them before the contract ends whether or not you intend to renew their contract...
If you want to dismiss staff or your employee wants to resign, a period of notice should be given in both situations. There is a minimum period of notice which can be given and rules to address any...
Do you run a company in the Netherlands? Major changes such as business restructuring, relocation, downsizing, or bankruptcy can have serious consequences for your staff. If you have to dismiss some...
Do you want to dismiss an employee or not extend their contract? By law, you are obliged to pay them compensation for dismissal. This is called a transition payment (transitievergoeding). You do not...
If you want to employ someone in the Netherlands, you can agree on including a trial period in their employment contract. During this period both parties can then terminate the contract without having...
Do you run a business in the Netherlands and does an employee reach state pension age (AOW age)? Employees are allowed to work after reaching state pension age. You must then take into account the...