The takeover of the Isla refinery by CPR is still subject to a transaction by the local bank MCB and the Central Bank, which must grant a permit because of the large dollar transaction, according to Pisas. The fact that there are falsified financial documents submitted by CPR is no reason for the Prime Minister to panic. Should
Is breaking off negotiations with CPR even possible? Read More »
In Curacao, but also in Bonaire, we see that more and more is being invested in real estate. For example, Fundashon Kas Popular (FKP) has organized a viewing for the monuments that they now have available for sale. These monuments are due for proper maintenance, which costs money, and the Foundation currently has those finances
We are constantly in discussions with employers and our advice is always that summary dismissal should be the ultimate disciplinary measure. In other words: if the employer can impose a less drastic measure, he would be wise to do so. In this case, my colleague Didi Wildeman and I were the
You've heard about it, read about it or seen it yourself. On the edge of the Bottelier district, preparations have been underway since last year 2021 for the construction of an eco-agro-resort. The intention is that the eco-agro-resort will consist of 8 to 16 bungalows with horse stables and vegetable cultivation. For the construction of a project such as
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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
I regularly receive questions from employers about when there is an employment contract for an indefinite period when the employer wants to get rid of an employee. You would be wise to check this carefully in advance and to be aware of the risks of interim changes or an interim 'break' […]
Having General Terms and Conditions is not a must, but it is a bonus for entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurship often means taking risks. You can try to reduce these risks as much as possible by using General Terms and Conditions. General Terms and Conditions are, in short, agreements that you use as standard when you sell products or offer services, for example. In the
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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Every company or citizen in Curaçao has the right to information from the government. The legal basis for this is the Government Information (Public Access) Ordinance (LOB). This ordinance states that you as a citizen have the right to access government information. For good democratic governance, there must be openness
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 »
We are not there yet! The end of the corona pandemic is far from near. The consequences of the corona virus are particularly visible during this summer period. Travel measures are constantly being adjusted and changed. In both Curaçao and the Netherlands, mandatory testing is one of the requirements for traveling. Within Europe […]
Corona, also called: COVID-19, has left clear traces in our society. The enormous impact on the economy, business, but also on people is clearly visible in various newspapers or on social media. The law has also had to consider the consequences of the coronavirus. In our
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