Dismissal in the Netherlands?
Know your rights – Free initial legal advice
Are you working in the Netherlands and facing dismissal? Then it is essential to understand your rights and to get the right legal support as early as possible.
Dutch employment law offers strong protection to employees. You cannot be dismissed without a valid legal reason, and employers must comply with strict statutory rules.
Unfortunately, many expats are unaware of these protections and miss important opportunities to safeguard their position.
When can an employer dismiss you?
Under Dutch law, only a limited number of legal grounds for dismissal exist. The most common are:
- Redundancy due to reorganisation or economic reasons
- Alleged underperformance
- Serious misconduct
In practice, most expats who are dismissed in the Netherlands are confronted with redundancy following a reorganisation.
However, dismissal is never automatic. For example, in cases of alleged underperformance, an employer must first offer a genuine improvement plan.
In the case of redundancy, the employer must always investigate whether redeployment to another position or location is possible and must prove that the dismissal is genuinely necessary.
These strict requirements mean that many proposed dismissals are legally flawed.
Expert legal support for expats
The lawyers of Settlement-Agreement.nl are highly experienced in Dutch dismissal law. With more than 20 years of experience, we know exactly how to protect your interests and maximise your position.
How can we help you?
If you are facing dismissal, we will:
- assess whether your employer has a valid legal basis for dismissal,
- identify weaknesses in your employer’s case and challenge them where necessary,
- negotiate firmly on your behalf to achieve the best possible termination package.
A strong settlement may include:
- protection of your entitlement to unemployment benefits,
- a period of paid leave (garden leave),
- a positive reference letter,
- the highest possible severance payment.
Our goal is not lengthy legal battles, but a fast, effective and favourable solution for you.
Special offer for expats: Free settlement agreement review
Have you been offered a settlement agreement, or are you otherwise at risk of dismissal? Contact us immediately.
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