The New Transition Allowance in the Netherlands
For many people, job loss is a devastating, life-altering event, one that can have a significant impact on the employee’s emotional and financial well-being, as well as that of his...
Guidelines for Fair Payment of Transition Compensation
When it comes to protecting the rights of workers, labor and employment laws in the Netherlands set the bar rather high. These laws regulate the employment relationship between employers and...
What to Do if You are Sick and No Longer Able to Work
The Netherlands has some of the world’s most protective employment laws, including generous provisions for employees who are ill and unable to work. Not only is there a safeguard against...
What to Do if Your Employer Terminates Your Employment Contract
Employment contracts in the Netherlands are governed by a number of laws and regulations, including the Collective Labor Agreement Act, the Unemployment Act, the Notification of Collective Redundancy Act, the...