Netherlands: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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.

The Dutch implementation of the European Pay Transparency Directive is advancing through the legislative process, set to take effect January 1, 2027. The Verwey-Jonker Institute has released a practical guide outlining how employers can establish objective, gender-neutral pay structures to meet these new requirements. Employers face critical decisions about job evaluations, remuneration policies, and privacy-compliant processes that will fundamentally reshape how they justify and document compensation pract

Major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup can energize workplaces with team spirit and camaraderie, but they also introduce specific legal risks when enthusiasm crosses into inappropriate behavior. This analysis examines how Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourg employment laws address workplace harassment and discrimination during high-emotion sporting events, and what proactive measures employers must take to balance festive atmosphere with legal compliance.

Meldingen omtrent ongewenst gedrag op de werkvloer, zoals pesten, (seksuele) intimidatie, discriminatie en agressie, zijn de afgelopen jaren toegenomen. Ongewenst gedrag heeft niet alleen impact op de betrokken partijen...

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

Welcome to the latest edition of our international employment news update.

A recent Dutch Court of Appeal decision demonstrates the importance of conducting a fair investigation into charges of employee misconduct. The court in this case awarded "immaterial"

Proposed legislation requiring employers to implement policies to promote equal opportunities and combat discrimination in the hiring process will make its way to the Dutch House of...

Following recent accusations of widespread, systemic sexual misconduct at the family-run video game company Ubisoft, CGLytics has assessed the company's financial performance and corporate governance practices.