A contractual exclusion did not help: the exit bonus an employee received on the sale of the company counts in full towards his statutory transition payment.

When can an employer adjust without the employee's consent? Four recent rulings on established practice, working from home, bonuses and collective agreements after a takeover.

The European Commission wants to strengthen the ELA's mandate, including for third-country nationals. The Dutch government welcomes the proposal. What does it mean for agencies and hirers?

On 30 October the Dutch government responded to the SER advice on labour participation of newcomers. For employers, the review of the work permit is the point to watch.

Agency workers sometimes have to stay available for days or weeks without pay. The Labour Inspectorate is watching for this. What does it mean for agencies and hirers?

The Dutch government wants to cap the deployment of an agency worker with the same hirer at 36 months. The draft bill is open for consultation until 24 November.