Compensation Schemes and Transition Payments for Employees with a Long-Term Illness
Effective April 1, 2020, employers in the Netherlands have the right to request compensation for transition payments they were required to pay out upon dismissing employees with a long-term illness...
Am I Entitled to Transition Compensation?
There is no doubt that the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every part of the world. Between December and May, the novel coronavirus has caused businesses,...
Collective Redundancies or Dismissals in the Netherlands
The reality of the toll coronavirus is taking on the global job market is only beginning to hit home. In Europe alone, the COVID-19 crisis has already idled more than...
Understanding Severance Pay Requirements in Western Europe
The European Union has some of the most generous employee benefits in the world. When it comes to taking care of its workers, Western Europe has adopted legislation aimed at...
What to Do if You Have Been Dismissed from Your Job
Employment laws in the European Union offer robust protections for employees, including employees who have been dismissed from their job. Under European labor laws, no employee can be dismissed from...
Employment in Western Europe and the Balanced Labour Market Act
The laws covering employment and employees in Western Europe are many and multifaceted. If you work in the Netherlands, it is important to be aware of Dutch labor laws and...