In a recent ruling, the Court of Gelderland held that long-term sick employees continue to accrue statutory vacation days throughout the entire period of illness, even after the two-year waiting period and regardless of whether they receive salary or perform work.[1] The court based its decision on European law, setting aside the Dutch Civil
On 4 September 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgment clarifying how to determine whether an employee performs a “substantial part” of their work in their Member State of residence under Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and its implementing regulation No 987/2009.[1]
According to Article 13(1) of Regulation 883/2004, an
As of 1 July 2025, the Dutch labor office (UWV) has updated its implementation rules for dismissals due to As of 1 July 2025, the Dutch labour office (UWV) has updated its implementation rules for dismissals due to business or economic reasons. These rules guide employers through the dismissal approval process, including the legal framework
On 7 July 2025, the Dutch government submitted the legislative proposal to the House of Representatives. The bill aims to clarify when a working relationship qualifies as an employment contract, helping to reduce false self-employment and better distinguish between employees and independent contractors.
The proposal reflects recent legal developments, including the Supreme Court’s Uber ruling
On 9 October 2025, the European Parliament approved a major revision of the EWC Directive, introducing significant changes to how European Works Councils are established and operate. Member States must transpose the Directive by 2027, with most provisions taking effect in 2028.
The revised Directive applies to multinational companies with at least 1,000 employees in
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970), adopted in May 2023, aims to tackle gender-based pay inequality through stronger transparency and accountability. The Dutch government is implementing this Directive via a draft bill that closely follows the EU provisions. Although the original deadline was 7 June 2026, the Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and
The Dutch Labour Supply Licensing Act will introduce a mandatory licensing system for companies that supply temporary workers. This legislation will affect both staffing agencies and the companies that hire temporary workers. Once the law is in force, only licensed providers will be allowed to supply labour, and hiring from unlicensed agencies may result in
After recognizing in September 2023 that employees on sick leave are entitled to accrue paid leave, the French Supreme Court has now recently ruled that paid leave must be taken into account when calculating the threshold for overtime, meaning that an employee subject to weekly working time calculations can claim overtime pay even if they
The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation under the “Make Work Pay” initiative, seeking views on proposed legislation to strengthen dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers. The consultation is open until 15 January 2026, and forms part of the wider Employment Rights Bill currently progressing through Parliament.
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