Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 (new Regulations) came into effect on 1 December 2025.
The new Regulations require employers to, so far as is reasonably practicable, identify psychosocial hazards and eliminate any risk associated with a psychosocial hazard. If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate a risk associated with a
In another important decision regarding wage compliance, the Full Court of the Federal Court has handed down a ruling with major implications for franchisors. The decision confirms that franchisors can be held legally responsible for the wage theft of their franchisees, even where the case against the franchisee relies on a “reverse onus of proof”.
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