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The Netherlands: Should Employers Seek Reimbursement For Study Costs?

In principle, employees who undergo compulsory training within the meaning of Article 7:611a of the Dutch Civil Code do not have to repay any fees for such training; their employer bears all the costs of course fees, books, exams and the like.

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Littler Mendelson

Important Changes Regarding The Remuneration Of Agency Workers In The Netherlands From 1 January 2026

As from 1 January 2026, temporary employment agencies that apply the collective labour agreement for agency workers will be obliged to offer their agency workers an equivalent package of employment conditions.

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Loyens & Loeff

Update On Dutch Implementation Of Pay Transparency Directive

Dutch women still earn on average 10.5% less per hour than men, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands.

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Loyens & Loeff

When Is A Contract For Services An Employment Contract In The Netherlands?

A recent case in the Netherlands assessed whether a contract for services constituted an employment contract under Dutch law. In this case, an employer and an employee entered into a contract for services for certain work.

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Littler Mendelson

Quarterly Employment Law Insights Q3 2025

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A&O Shearman

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Can Amount To Wrongful Termination

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Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: Fixed Business Closure? Keep An Eye On Your Sick Employees' Vacation Days

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Littler Mendelson

Netherlands Announces Delay In Implementation Of The EU Pay Transparency Directive

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The Netherlands Delays Implementation Of The Pay Transparency Directive

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Ius Laboris

The Netherlands: Risks Of Dormant Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Is Not Dismissal

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Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: Hospitality Industry Employee's Duty To Complain

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Littler Mendelson

US Fund Managers: What To Know Before Hiring Staff In The Netherlands – New York Office Snippet

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Loyens & Loeff

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

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Travers Smith LLP

[Blog] Ericsson et Lenovo : La fin de leur bataille autour des brevets 5G grâce à l'Arbitrage

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Novagraaf Group

[Blog] Mise à jour du tableau de bord sur la qualité des recherches et des examens réalisés de l'OEB

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Novagraaf Group

European Commission Publishes Second Evaluation Of The Directive On Administrative Cooperation In Taxation (DAC)

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Loyens & Loeff

Dutch Supreme Court Sends VAT Case For Property Transfers To CJEU

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Loyens & Loeff

Latest Developments On The EU Sustainability Omnibus

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A&O Shearman

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When Is A Contract For Services An Employment Contract In The Netherlands?

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Quarterly Employment Law Insights Q3 2025

Welcome to our quarterly employment update. This update contains a selection of the most important employment law developments in the Netherlands, with respect to legislation and case law.

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The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Can Amount To Wrongful Termination

The hospitality industry often employs flexible hours staff such as dishwashers, cleaners and kitchen helpers. Called in during busy periods, such employees work less during quiet periods.

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The Netherlands: Fixed Business Closure? Keep An Eye On Your Sick Employees' Vacation Days

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The Netherlands: Risks Of Dormant Employment

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New Legislation For Flexible Workers In The Making

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Wetsvoorstel meer zekerheid flexwerkers

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Wel inhouden maar niet afdragen van pensioenpremies leidt tot aansprakelijkheid van stichtingsbestuurders

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Pay Transparency – The Netherlands Proposes New Legislation

The Directive 2023/970/EC (Directive) aims to strengthen the principle of equal pay for equal work between men and women through transparency and enforcement mechanisms.

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The Netherlands: Current Situation Regarding The Implementation Of The Pay Transparency Directive

Entered into force on June 7, 2023, the European Pay Transparency Directive aims to further close the gender pay gap that still exists in Europe and increase transparency about pay.

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Littler Mendelson

Wanneer zijn jarenlang toegekende flexuren een verworven recht en hoe kan een werkgever dat eenzijdig wijzigen?

In de procedure die ik bespreek, draait het om de vraag of een werkgever, Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL), jarenlang toegekende en ingeroosterde flexuren eenzijdig mag wijzigen...

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Transition To New Pension System Requires Historical And Future Assessment Of Company Pension Scheme

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The Netherlands: Linking An Overtime Allowance To The Full-Time Norm Constitutes Prohibited Discrimination Between Full-Time And Part-Time Employees

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Prinsjesdag 2024: Update stand van zaken ZZP wet- en regelgeving

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Addressing Unacceptable Workplace Behaviour: Key Considerations For Employers

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Ongewenst gedrag op de werkvloer: aandachtspunten voor werkgever op een rij

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Quarterly Employment Law Insights Q3 2025

Welcome to our quarterly employment update. This update contains a selection of the most important employment law developments in the Netherlands, with respect to legislation and case law.

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Budget Day 2025: Rewards & Benefits Changes For Dutch Employers

On Budget Day, 16 September 2025, the Dutch Government submitted the 2026 Tax Package to the House of Representatives. Several legislative proposals included in the 2026...

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Update: New Technical Standards And Guidelines IRRD – Open For Consultation

On 29 April 2025, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published a first set of consultations related to the implementation of the insurance...

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Rechtbank Gelderland: pensioenfondsen zijn geen gemeenschappelijke beleggingsfondsen

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'Booking.com': Judgment Supreme Court On Limitation Period For Pension Contribution Claims

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Regulatory Technical Standards And Guidelines IRRD – Open For Consultation

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Wel inhouden maar niet afdragen van pensioenpremies leidt tot aansprakelijkheid van stichtingsbestuurders

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Opportunities For Longevity Reinsurance In The Dutch Market

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Macfarlanes LLP

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Can Amount To Wrongful Termination

The hospitality industry often employs flexible hours staff such as dishwashers, cleaners and kitchen helpers. Called in during busy periods, such employees work less during quiet periods.

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Littler Mendelson

The Netherlands: No Longer Offering Work Is Not Dismissal

The hospitality industry often employs flexible hours staff such as dishwashers, cleaners and kitchen helpers. Called in during busy periods, such employees work less during quiet periods.

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Beëindiging Dienstverband Met Een Werknemer In Duitsland

Veel Nederlandse bedrijven hebben in Duitsland personeel in dienst, al dan niet via een Duitse dochtervennootschap. Dan heb je als werkgever altijd te maken met het Duitse

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Klokkenluidersbescherming in actie: hoe het benadelingsverbod doet gelden in ontslagzaken

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Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de re-integratieverplichtingen in het tweede ziektejaar bij werknemers van kleine en middelgrote werkgevers

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Taylor Wessing

Legislative Proposal Amending The Reintegration Obligations In The Second Year Of Illness For Employees Of Small And Medium-Sized Employers

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Taylor Wessing

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

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Bedrijfscultuur Geen Excuus Voor Grensoverschrijdend Gedrag

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Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

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ACG International

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