As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Curacao has been increased, with the hourly wage increasing from NAf 11.28 guilders to NAf 11.72. For a 40-hour workweek, this amounts to a gross monthly salary of NAf 2029.90. This represents an increase of 3.9%, which is in line with inflation and the rising cost of living. On Bonaire […]
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There has been a lot of commotion in Bonaire over the past year regarding the possibility of short-term rental of homes and the limitation thereof. Due to the growing interest in the housing market by investors, house prices have risen considerably in recent years, resulting in fewer affordable homes being available for the local population.
In real estate transactions, the real estate agent often plays a key role as an intermediary. But what happens when a real estate agent acts outside his authority? A recent case in Bonaire offers real estate investors valuable insights into the importance of clear agreements and legal guidance in real estate transactions. In this case, a misunderstanding between buyer, seller and real estate agent led to a conflict
Labor law regulates the rights and obligations of employees and employers. A recent court case shows how important it is to make clear agreements and show good leadership. This also applies to changes in a function or improvement processes. In this case, an employee did not agree with the start of the improvement process,
Labor Law and Leadership: Why Good Leadership Also Has Labor Law Consequences. Read More »
Termination of an employment contract due to changes at work is common, but not at the initiative of the employee. In this article, we will discuss a recent example from our practice and explain what this can mean for you as an employer. What does termination due to changing circumstances mean? Termination of an employment contract due to changed […]
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Investing in Curacao has many advantages, but also has its pitfalls. Local building regulations, different types of land such as ownership, leasehold and rental land and rights and obligations when buying and selling. It always involves considerable investments, where you are wise to make a well-informed purchase or sale decision. The purchase or sale decision is then […]
An Overview of Tenancy Law: The Netherlands, Curacao, and the BES Islands Tenancy law is a fundamental part of the legal system in many countries and territories around the world. While the basic principles may be similar, the specific rules and regulations can vary widely, even within the Kingdom. In this article, we will discuss the differences between the Dutch, Curacao, and BES Islands.
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On January 18, 2024, the Court of Appeal in 's-Hertogenbosch ruled on the wrongful termination of the employment contract as a result of the employer's seriously reprehensible conduct. Unfortunately, we still see these types of situations too often and the employer is presented with the bill. The case concerns the substantive request of a construction company to
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Conflicts in the workplace are unavoidable and can have a huge impact, both on the performance of employees and on the working atmosphere. Fortunately, there is an effective method to restore trust and save the employment relationship after an employment conflict: employment mediation. In the NAPA publication of 13 January 2024, Mr. Didi Wildeman explains […]
Dismissal on the spot is the most severe measure that the employer can take, which immediately ends the employment contract. The employer must therefore exercise due care and consider all the circumstances of the case before initiating dismissal on the spot. Failure to do so can entail considerable costs
Unfair dismissal. Employee receives termination compensation of Naf 40,000 Read More »
Renting hotel rooms is a common practice in the travel and hospitality industry. Many people are not aware that staying in a hotel involves several legal aspects. Staying in a hotel starts with concluding a hotel booking contract. This contract contains the terms and conditions for the stay, such as
The introduction of the online gambling sector of Curacao The online gambling industry in Curacao is and remains a hot topic. In addition to the developments in the jurisprudence, a new gambling law is also on the agenda that is expected to be introduced at the end of August 2023. That is why we will be discussing the development of the online gambling sector in this blog.