Employment Law
Navigating the storm: guides for a reorganisation
The world is changing rapidly and to stay ahead of the competition, companies need to remain agile. To steer a company through difficult times or ...
Employee or freelancer?
Explanation of the assessment framework There has recently been some discussion regarding the position of freelancers (in Dutch also referred to as ‘zzp’ers’), particularly concerning ...
The future of freelancers
There is currently some unrest among freelancers and companies working with them. This unrest has arisen after the tax authorities announced that as per 1 ...
Summary dismissal: 5 essential tips for employers and HR
A summary dismissal is a drastic measure. It means an immediate termination of employment without a entitlement to the statutory transition fee (‘transitievergoeding’) . Additionally, ...
Marco Meijer switches to Penrose
We are pleased to announce that Marco Meijer will continue his practice at Penrose from 1 April 2022. Marco started his career as a lawyer ...
Review of a Settlement Agreement under Dutch employment law (also “VSO”): aspects to consider
The settlement agreement under Dutch employment law (in Dutch: Vaststellingsovereenkomst or VSO), i.e. the agreement to terminate employment contracts, has become the most in-demand agreement ...
E-brochure: Introduction to Dutch Labour Law
Penrose has published the first of a series of e-brochures: "Introduction to Dutch Labour Law". We have made this publication after quite a few questions ...
What to expect when you’re expecting new Dutch labour law changes
A hot topic in Dutch labour law is the gap between employees with permanent employment agreements and employees with a flexible employment agreement (e.g. fixed ...
Start up: legal tips to attract staff
In a tight job market, it can be difficult to attract talented employees for start-ups. Apart from being innovative, fast paced and dynamic, the salary ...
House for whistleblowers act in the Netherlands
On 1 July 2016, the House for Whistleblowers Act (Wet Huis voor klokkenluiders) has come into effect in the Netherlands. This legislation stipulates that Dutch ...