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Global Employment Law: How the Gig Economy is reshaping labour markets

Global Workplace InsiderBy Maartje Govaert on Posted in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, Europe, France, General, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Latin America, Luxembourg, Middle East, North America, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, The Netherlands, UK, United States, Venezuela
On 24 March 2022, Maartje Govaert, Global Head of Employment and Labour, joined the panel for the JP Morgan virtual Global ESG Conference, discussing “How the Gig Economy is reshaping labour markets: Exploring ESG Risks and Opportunities”. Below is a summary of some of the points raised by Maartje in the discussion. What is the … 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

Economic measures taken by the Dutch government in light of the COVID-19 outbreak – UPDATE

Global Workplace InsiderPhoto of Christine DanielsBy Maartje Govaert and Christine Daniels on Posted in The Netherlands
On March 31, 2020, the Dutch government published the Emergency Fund for Employment and Businesses. The measures are taken with the aim to protect jobs and incomes and to address the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on self-employed professionals, SME-entrepreneurs and large companies. The measures aim to ensure that companies can continue to pay their … Continue reading

Economic measures taken by the Dutch government in light of the COVID-19 outbreak

Global Workplace InsiderPhoto of Christine DanielsBy Maartje Govaert and Christine Daniels on Posted in Coronavirus, General, The Netherlands
On 17 March 2020 the Dutch government announced exceptional economic measures. The aim is to protect jobs and incomes and to address the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on self-employed professionals, SME-entrepreneurs and large companies. The measures aim to ensure that companies can continue to pay their staff, bridge the gap for self-employed workers and … Continue reading

The Balanced Labour Market Act (Wet arbeidsmarkt in balans: WAB) – expected to come into force January 1, 2020

Global Workplace InsiderBy Maartje Govaert on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
Today the Dutch Senate voted in favour of the legislative proposal. The WAB is therefore likely to enter into force on 1 January 2020. The effect for employers The proposed changes to the current Dutch Labour and Employment Laws are expected to have an impact on many types of employment contracts. The main principle of … Continue reading

Changes to the Working Conditions Act – expected to come into force 1 July 2017

Global Workplace InsiderPhoto of Thomas TimmermansBy Maartje Govaert and Thomas Timmermans on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
Proposed changes to the current Working Conditions Act (Arbeidsomstandighedenwet) (the Act) are expected to have a direct impact on all companies in the Netherlands. The changes will mainly impact on the current relationship with the occupational health & safety service provider (Arbodienstverlener); existing policies in relation to sickness prevention; and conditions that apply to the … Continue reading

New Dutch Legislation | Working after state pension age Act

Photo of Saskia de SchutterBy Saskia de Schutter and Maartje Govaert on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
Do you wish to keep valuable employees who are about to retire, but are you afraid termination will be difficult if they remain employed? As of this year, risks related to hiring employees who have reached the state pension age (an Older Employee) are considerably reduced, e.g. the duration of the prohibition to terminate and … 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

VAR-declaration replaced by model agreements as of May 1, 2016

Photo of Thomas TimmermansBy Thomas Timmermans and Maartje Govaert on Posted in Europe, The Netherlands
As of May 1, 2016, the VAR-declaration (Verklaring Arbeidsrelatie) will be replaced by model agreements approved by the Dutch Tax Authorities for each sector or professional field. This is due to the implementation of the Assessment of Employment Relationships (Deregulation) Act (Wet deregulering beoordeling arbeidsrelaties) (the Act). As a result, companies run the risk additional … 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

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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