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The Netherlands Delays Implementation Of The Pay Transparency Directive

The Netherlands has become the first EU country to announce that it will delay implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law beyond...

Netherlands Employment

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Ius Laboris

The Netherlands: Risks Of Dormant Employment

In principle, sick employees retain the legal right to continued payment of a wage for 104 weeks. This term runs parallel to the waiting period for WIA (Work and Income according to Labor Capacity Act) benefits.

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

The Netherlands: Hospitality Industry Employee's Duty To Complain

There is a lot of complaining going on in the Netherlands — about the weather, the food, our colleagues and much more. Complaints are also made in the hospitality industry...

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

Netherlands Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

New Legislation For Flexible Workers In The Making

Netherlands Employment

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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

Controle van werknemers en hun recht op privacy

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Wetsvoorstel meer zekerheid flexwerkers

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Understanding The Difference Between Wage Suspension And Wage Freeze

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Pay Transparency – The Netherlands Proposes New Legislation

Netherlands Employment

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A&O Shearman

Employee Stock Options More Attractive As Of 1 January 2027

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Dutch Implementation Proposal Of The European Pay Transparency Directive

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

European Court: Contractually Agreed TP Adjustments May Have VAT Implications

European Union Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

European Commission Fines Google EUR 2.95 Billion Over Abusive Practices In Online Advertising Technology

Netherlands Anti-trust

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Loyens & Loeff

Fine For Failure To Provide Regulator With Sanctions Compliance Information Reduced On Appeal

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

[Blog] MyEPO se modernise pour une gestion simplifiée des pouvoirs

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Novagraaf Group

International IP FAQs: International Growth And Intellectual Property

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FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

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The Netherlands: Risks Of Dormant Employment

In principle, sick employees retain the legal right to continued payment of a wage for 104 weeks. This term runs parallel to the waiting period for WIA (Work and Income according to Labor Capacity Act) benefits.

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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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Littler Mendelson

New Legislation For Flexible Workers In The Making

This news item is important for anyone who employs workers on the basis of a so-called flexible employment contract, such as an on-call contract, an agency contract or a temporary employment contract.

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Wetsvoorstel meer zekerheid flexwerkers

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

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De huisvestiging van arbeidsmigranten: waar moet je als werkgever op letten als je woonruimte wilt aanbieden aan arbeidsmigranten?

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Those Who Do Not Provide Clear Information Pay The Price

Netherlands Employment

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

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Zelfstandig Of Toch Werknemer? Een Update

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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.

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?

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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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

Netherlands Employment

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Littler Mendelson

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

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Buren

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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Klokkenluidersbescherming in actie: hoe het benadelingsverbod doet gelden in ontslagzaken

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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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Loyens & Loeff

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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Loyens & Loeff

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

In the these three episodes, Senior Associate Marianne Parkinson and Associate Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team are joined by Partner Jet Stolk who heads up Houthoff's Employment...

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Travers Smith LLP

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

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

Netherlands Employment

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Buren

Opportunities For Longevity Reinsurance In The Dutch Market

Netherlands Insurance

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Macfarlanes LLP

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

Netherlands Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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

Netherlands Employment

Van Diepen Van der Kroef Advocaten

Klokkenluidersbescherming in actie: hoe het benadelingsverbod doet gelden in ontslagzaken

Op 18 februari 2023 is de Wet bescherming klokkenluiders (Wbk) in werking getreden.

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

Netherlands Employment

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Ten Holter Noordam Advocaten

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Netherlands Employment

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ACG International

Netherlands Employment

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ACG International

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