In the Netherlands, working from home is often part of the employment conditions package. The employer may still refuse a request to work from home, if the parties have discussed this with each other. The Social and Economic Council (SER) recently issued an advisory report, which advises that the employer's refusal be tested against the standards of reasonableness and
It happens to all of us at some point that we disagree with a decision by the government, a minister, the SVB or any other administrative body. For entrepreneurs who have to apply for permits to operate their business, it also happens that they disagree with a decision on their […]
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After more than a year of litigation, we received the verdict from the judge yesterday that ruled in our client's favor. A happy ending for our client with a bittersweet aftertaste. Not only because this case has led to many emotions among our client and his (ex)colleagues, but also because the procedure could have been prevented by the employer if the employer had sought legal advice earlier. Yesterday
Employers take note! Seeking legal advice is cheaper than unfair dismissal. Read More »
Recently, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in the case 'Vavřička and Others v. the Czech Republic'. NU.nl wrote an article about it. This article, whose title certainly attracts attention but unfortunately does not provide sufficient information, gives the impression that partly
The Central Netherlands Court recently ruled that imposing a face mask requirement in the workplace falls under the employer's right to give instructions. The employer may suspend payment of wages and deny access to work as long as the employee does not comply with the instruction to wear a face mask. An employee who believed that the employer had not done so
Face mask requirement in the workplace. Employer's right to give instructions?! Read More »