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
What employers need to know:
Adapting a trauma-informed approach to workplace investigations can greatly reduce harm, improve legal compliance, and lead to more accurate outcomes. By prioritising employees’ safety, trust, and fairness, organisations foster a culture of respect and accountability – ultimately strengthening employee engagement and reducing psychosocial risk.
For decades, the model for workplace
Die Parteien streiten um eine
Le 1er octobre 2025 marque l’entrée en vigueur du Règlement sur les mécanismes de prévention et de participation en établissement (le « Règlement »)[1], lequel encadre de manière détaillée les nouvelles obligations des employeurs en matière de santé et de sécurité du travail. Cette entrée en vigueur met également fin au régime intérimaire
On 28 March 2025, the Labour Court delivered its decision in Makombe v Cape Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists. The court held that the claimant pastor was constructively dismissed – even though she resigned of her own accord. The judgment confirms that an employer can be held liable not only for direct mistreatment, but