Mit Wirkung vom 1. Januar 2026 wurden die Rechengrößen in der Sozialversicherung turnusgemäß an die Einkommensentwicklung angepasst. Die aktuellen Rechengrößen finden sie hier. Die aktuellen Beitragsbemessungsgrenzen in der gesetzlichen Kranken- und Rentenversicherung
Since the Mansion House Compact of 2023, many large UK pension schemes have been committing to shift investment strategy. The Compact and follow-on initiatives aim to channel pension fund capital into growth assets – particularly those thought likely to improve UK economic performance. As a result, private equity, infrastructure, private credit and venture capital are
The Employment Rights Bill has today been granted Royal Assent becoming known as the Employment Rights Act 2025. The Act is seen as the “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation” and brings changes to all areas of workers protection rights. One of the most significant reforms is the reduction of the qualifying period
The UK government has launched a new consultation on the future of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, setting out a range of reform options aimed at boosting labour market mobility, innovation and business growth and reducing barriers to recruitment. Responses are open until 18 February 2026.
What’s Being Proposed?
The working paper explores several
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