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The Uber Puzzle: A Case-by-case Assessment Of Drivers' Employment Status

Are Uber drivers employees or independent entrepreneurs? Dutch courts have tackled this question head-on, and their answer may surprise anyone expecting a clear-cut outcome.

Netherlands Employment

GGI Global Alliance

When HQ Says “Back To The Office”: Dutch Works Councils And The Right Of Consent

Due to Covid‑19, remote and hybrid work has become normal in the Netherlands. Many organisations have formalised it in policies and individual agreements.

Netherlands Employment

GGI Global Alliance

Cross-border Hiring Of Dutch ZZPs: Key Risks And Developments

Independent contractors, known as Zelfstandige Zonder Personeel (ZZPs), are a common part of the Dutch workforce. For foreign companies considering cross-border hiring...

Netherlands Employment

GGI Global Alliance

The Netherlands Moves Closer To Implementing Pay Transparency Directive

The draft Bill implementing the Pay Transparency Directive was submitted to the Council of State for advice on 20 January 2026.

Netherlands Employment

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Ius Laboris

Employers In The Netherlands Cannot Assess Whether Employees Are Sick

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Why The Netherlands Must Protect And Expand Its Expat Regime

Netherlands Employment

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A&O Shearman

Netherlands: Amended Draft Bill Implementing The Pay Transparency Directive Before Council Of State

Netherlands Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Webinar Richtlijn Loontransparantie | 26 februari 2026

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Nieuwe EU-richtlijn loontransparantie – implementatie per 1 januari 2027

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Regeerakkoord 2026 - 2030: wat betekenen de plannen voor werkgevers en werknemers?

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Dutch Supreme Court Warns Of Risks In Long Term Hiring Of Agency Workers

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Relaxation Of Dutch Bonus Cap In Financial Sector

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

The Netherlands: The Flexibility Of An On-call Contract

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Can An Employer Dismiss A Statutory Director On Suspicion Of A Criminal Offence?

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

PSD2–MiCAR Overlap As The EBA Transition Period Ends

European Union Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

LD The Hague, Infringement Action, February 24, 2026, UPC_CFI_619/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Nike Brand Revival Leads To Trademark Conflict

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Novagraaf Group

Dutch Restructuring Framework Continues To Evolve While Providing Flexible Platform To Support Complex Domestic Processes (Podcast)

Netherlands Insolvency

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A&O Shearman

Updated Edition Of 'Investing In Real Estate In The Netherlands'

Netherlands Real Estate

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Loyens & Loeff

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The Uber Puzzle: A Case-by-case Assessment Of Drivers' Employment Status

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Cross-border Hiring Of Dutch ZZPs: Key Risks And Developments

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The Netherlands Moves Closer To Implementing Pay Transparency Directive

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Netherlands: Amended Draft Bill Implementing The Pay Transparency Directive Before Council Of State

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Dutch Supreme Court Warns Of Risks In Long Term Hiring Of Agency Workers

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The Netherlands: The Flexibility Of An On-call Contract

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Littler Mendelson

Can An Employer Dismiss A Statutory Director On Suspicion Of A Criminal Offence?

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Dutch Council Of State Issued A Critical Opinion On WOVOF

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

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Nieuwe EU-richtlijn loontransparantie – implementatie per 1 januari 2027

Om de loonongelijkheid tussen mannen en vrouwen aan te pakken is op 7 juni 2023 de Europese Richtlijn Loontransparantie (Richtlijn 2023/970) in werking getreden.

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

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.

Netherlands Employment

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A&O Shearman

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.

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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

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Van Diepen Van der Kroef Advocaten

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

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Loyens & Loeff

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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Littler Mendelson

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

Netherlands Employment

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Addressing Unacceptable Workplace Behaviour: Key Considerations For Employers

Netherlands Employment

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

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Regeerakkoord 2026 - 2030: wat betekenen de plannen voor werkgevers en werknemers?

In het regeerakkoord "Aan de slag" hebben D66, CDA en VVD een breed pakket aan voorgenomen maatregelen op het gebied van arbeid, sociale zekerheid en pensioen gepresenteerd.

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Buren

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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A&O Shearman

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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Loyens & Loeff

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Loyens & Loeff

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

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Rechtbank Gelderland: pensioenfondsen zijn geen gemeenschappelijke beleggingsfondsen

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Loyens & Loeff

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

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Regulatory Technical Standards And Guidelines IRRD – Open For Consultation

European Union Insurance

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Loyens & Loeff

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

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

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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.

Netherlands Employment

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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.

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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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Van Diepen Van der Kroef Advocaten

Klokkenluidersbescherming in actie: hoe het benadelingsverbod doet gelden in ontslagzaken

Netherlands Employment

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Van Iersel Luchtman Advocaten

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

Netherlands Employment

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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

Netherlands Employment

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Taylor Wessing

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Netherlands Employment

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ACG International

Bedrijfscultuur Geen Excuus Voor Grensoverschrijdend Gedrag

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Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

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Netherlands Employment

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ACG International

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