Saving up a large number of vacation days can be perceived as a major problem by some employers. Not only does a large stockpile of holidays mean that the employee in question may be absent for a longer period (or be paid a large sum per end of the employment), but also (and perhaps more importantly) it prevents employees from appropriately recovering from their work (the so-called ‘recuperation function’ of holidays).
The government has recently published their draft bill on the modernisation of the non-competition clause. This includes (inter alia) various proposed changes for the non-competition clause that you can read in this article (also applicable to the business relations clause):
For multinational companies that start their business in the Netherlands, it can be tempting to use the international template of an employment agreement to hire employees in the Netherlands. This is generally not recommended, due to the particularities of the Dutch employment system with its specific laws and regulations.
Pellicaan Attorneys-at-law have prepared a reorganization checklist. If your organization is faced with the need to save costs due to the corona crisis, the checklist will get you started. The checklist shows the most important steps of a reorganization in the Netherlands at a glance. You can do part of the preparatory work yourself, where necessary or desired Pellicaan Attorneys-at-law can assist your organization. We can guide you through the entire reorganization process.
