Netherlands: Contract of Employment

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Equal Pay For Seafarers: Is The Competitive Position Of The Dutch Shipping Industry At Stake?
A recent ruling by the Dutch Commission for Human Rights has challenged the long-standing country-of-residence principle in international shipping, which allows different pay scales for seafarers based on their country of residence. The decision raises fundamental questions about equal treatment, the competitiveness of the Dutch maritime sector, and whether the practice of paying crew members differently for the same work can continue under Dutch law.
Netherlands Employment
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Loyens & Loeff
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Faillissement FP Nieuwegein B.V.
FP Nieuwegein B.V., operating under the name Fat Phill's, has been declared bankrupt by the District Court of The Hague. The curator is investigating possibilities for a restart of the hospitality business, with interested parties invited to submit expressions of interest by September 14th. Employee contracts will be terminated following standard bankruptcy procedures, with salary payments handled through the UWV wage guarantee scheme.
Netherlands Insolvency
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Buren
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The Netherlands’ More Security For Flex Workers Bill Has Been Enacted: What Does This Mean For Employers?
The Dutch Parliament has approved sweeping reforms to employment law that will fundamentally reshape how companies use flexible workers, including on-call staff, temporary contracts, and agency workers. With implementation set for January 2028, these changes aim to provide greater income and working hour security for the 30% of Dutch employees currently working under flexible arrangements—the highest rate in Europe. Employers relying on flexible staffing models face significant operational and financi
Netherlands Employment
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Littler Mendelson
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