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Act on gender diversity in boards

Global Workplace InsiderBy Annette van Beers on Posted in Europe, General, The Netherlands
On 1 January 2022, a new Act on gender diversity in boards of Dutch companies has entered into force. The Act provides for quotas to apply to supervisory boards and non-executive directors of Dutch companies listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX). In addition, large Dutch companies (as defined below) have to adopt appropriate and ambitious targets … Continue reading

The COVID-19 vaccine @ work: a Dutch employment law perspective

Global Workplace InsiderPhoto of Maartje van der MolenPhoto of Christine DanielsBy Maartje Govaert, Annette van Beers, Maartje van der Molen and Christine Daniels on Posted in Coronavirus, The Netherlands
At a time when the world is suffering from the COVID pandemic, hope rests in the advent of Covid-19 vaccines. In addition, employers are trying to anticipate the ever-changing situation in the workplace. In doing so, they must adhere to existing laws and regulations, which were not written with a situation like this in mind. … Continue reading

Blog Update NOW 2.0

Photo of Christine DanielsPhoto of Maartje van der MolenBy Christine Daniels, Maartje Govaert, Annette van Beers and Maartje van der Molen on Posted in Europe
Employment Emergency Fund (NOW) – NOW 2.0 On March 31, 2020, the Dutch government first published the Employment Emergency Fund (Tijdelijke noodmaatregel overbrugging voor behoud van werkgelegenheid, NOW 1.0). Please read more about this here  The initial period of the fund ended on 31 May, 2020 but allowed for a one time extension for an … Continue reading

Collective dismissal in the Netherlands

Photo of Christine DanielsBy Christine Daniels, Maartje Govaert and Annette van Beers on Posted in Coronavirus, The Netherlands
The Dutch government recently introduced the ’Employment Emergency fund ’ (Noodfonds Overbrugging Werkgelegenheid; NOW) and other measures to address the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. Pursuant to NOW, employers can submit an application for a substantial contribution towards labour costs. More information on NOW can be found [here]. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 outbreak may require employers … Continue reading

Compensation transition allowance after two years of illness can be requested as of today

Global Workplace InsiderBy Annette van Beers on Posted in The Netherlands
As of 1 April 2020, employers can request compensation for the transition allowance paid to an employee who is dismissed after two years of illness. A request can be submitted to the UWV via the employers’ portal (werkgeversportaal). The requirements for compensation are as follows: the employee was dismissed due to the long-term illness; the … Continue reading

Launch of the new Global Workplace Report

Photo of Barbara D'AquilaPhoto of Margaret Rudolph (US)Photo of John MastorasPhoto of Claire Darbourne (UK)Photo of Amanda Sanders (UK)Photo of Karen Ainslie (ZA)By Barbara D'Aquila, Margaret Rudolph (US), John Mastoras, Claire Darbourne (UK), Amanda Sanders (UK), Annette van Beers, Maartje Govaert and Karen Ainslie (ZA) on Posted in General, Whistleblowing
The Global Workplace Report is a monthly summary of our most popular blog articles from our Global Workplace Insider blog. This report provides concise commentary and insight essential for employers that want to stay current on the legal and business developments and trends impacting employment and labor matters globally. Global employment and labor trends United … Continue reading

Dutch senate passes Act House for whistleblowers

Global Workplace InsiderBy Annette van Beers and Maartje Govaert on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands, Whistleblowing
On 1 March 2016, the Dutch senate adopted the Act House for whistleblowers (the Act). The Act introduces an independent and impartial governmental institution that investigates wrongdoing and assists employees in disclosure proceedings: the House for Whistleblowers. In addition, the proposal introduces several rules to protect whistleblowers. The Act is expected to come into force … Continue reading

Flexible Working Act: Stronger position for employees who want to work from home

Global Workplace InsiderBy Maartje Govaert and Annette van Beers on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
On 14 April 2015, the Dutch Senate has accepted the Flexible Working Act, allowing employees of companies in the Netherlands more flexibility in respect of working hours and working from home. With effect from 1 January 2016, employees will be able to ask not only for changes to the number of hours they work, but also changes … Continue reading

Legislative proposal: Dutch Financial Undertakings (Remuneration Policy) Act

Global Workplace InsiderBy Maartje Govaert and Annette van Beers on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
Dutch Financial Undertakings (Remuneration Policy) Act A bill in respect of remuneration in the Dutch financial sector is currently being debated in the senate: the Dutch Financial Undertakings (Remuneration Policy) Act (Wet beloningsbeleid financiële ondernemingen; the Act). The proposed rules apply to all financial undertakings that are regulated by the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wet … Continue reading

Monitoring social media pays off

Global Workplace InsiderBy Annette van Beers on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
WhatsApp messages in which an employee expresses his opinion about a superior in an offensive manner can be sufficient reason for the employee’s instant dismissal. For employers, therefore, monitoring social media use by their employees pays off, and the importance of a good social media policy is ever increasing. In a recent case, a colleague … Continue reading

Is final discharge really final?

Global Workplace InsiderBy Maartje Govaert and Annette van Beers on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
Introduction When an employer and an employee come to an agreement regarding the termination of an employment contract, the terms and conditions of such termination will be laid down in a settlement agreement. According to section 7:900 Civil Code, a settlement agreement seeks to conclude or prevent any uncertainty or dispute. To prevent parties from … Continue reading
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