Deliveroo bicycle couriers were qualified as employees instead of self-employed workers by the Dutch Supreme Court last week. The Dutch Supreme Court did not introduce a new framework for qualification and has left it up to...more
Despite the rise of the #MeToo-movement in 2017, examples of sexual harassment are – unfortunately – still numerous. Research by the Dutch Central Agency for Statistics (CBS) shows that in 2021, 1 out of 5 young female...more
This update provides an overview of the latest important developments in Dutch Employment legislation and case law. On 5 July 2022, the Dutch House of Representatives adopted the legislative proposal for the Work Where You...more
De Nederlandse regering heeft aangekondigd dat vanaf 1 maart 2022 zowel werknemers, ondernemers, als werkzoekenden, die een band hebben met de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt bij het UWV een budget kunnen aanvragen; het STAP-budget....more
The Dutch government has announced that as of 1 March 2022, employees, entrepreneurs and job seekers who have a link to the Dutch labour market can apply for a budget, the so-called "STAP budget"....more
Several employers ask employees to work from home if they cannot show a valid QR. The question is whether this is allowed? In Several employers ask employees to work from home if they cannot show a valid QR. The question is...more
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 virus a "public health emergency of international concern". Therefore, it is recommended to prepare for the potential impact of the...more
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From 1 January 2020, the amount of the unemployment insurance contribution (hereinafter: ''WW-premium'') to be paid by an employer to the Dutch tax authorities depends on the nature of the employment agreement....more