Employment law

With over 25 years of experience as a lawyer in corporate employment law, we resolve every employment dispute. Or better yet, we help prevent them. Whether it concerns a reorganization, conflict, (collective) dismissal, or other issue.

As a sparring partner and problem-solver for HR managers, directors, and executives, we serve SMEs and SME-Plus throughout the Netherlands and beyond. We value direct communication and persevere until the best possible result is achieved. One way or another.

Results-oriented action and advice

One of the most important questions we ask our clients is: “Where do you want to go? What is your goal?” We are professional, but also empathetic. We thoroughly review your case, strengthen it, and advise you on the next steps. We dare to take a stand and be assertive, but your interests always come first.

We stand for employment law advice that you can use, in clear language. In that advice, we steer towards the most suitable solution and optimal result for you. This can be achieved through consultation with the opposing party or by settling. But if the situation calls for it and we can achieve the best possible result for you, we will certainly take it to court.

At Labour & Law, you always speak directly with an experienced attorney and employment law specialist. Thanks to this short, direct line of communication, we can respond quickly. Without hassle. Without detours. Instead, with personal guidance and clear advice.

Employment law attorney in Amsterdam, but operating nationwide

Our office is located in Amsterdam, but we serve clients throughout the Netherlands and internationally. We represent management teams, HR departments, works councils, and individual employees in diverse sectors, including retail, industry, and business services.

Our expertise in employment law

Based on our years of experience in employment law, we can confidently say that we excel in:

• Employment law conflicts and disputes
  Where people work together, conflicts arise. We ensure that the conflict is resolved and that the desired result is achieved.

• Collective and individual dismissal procedures
  If you are planning to dismiss an employee, we will prepare this together with you, ensuring the process runs efficiently and without surprises. We also handle the entire process for collective dismissals. We assist you in drafting a reorganization plan, consulting with the works council and trade unions. We provide a social plan, drafting individual termination agreements, and preparing the dismissal application with the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV).

• Individual dismissal arrangements
  If you are dismissed as an employee, we will work with you to determine whether the proposed dismissal is legally valid and how we can achieve the best possible result for you, enabling you to move forward.

• Corporate Employment Law
  We advise on the appointment and dismissal of directors, conflicts between shareholders, within partnerships, and on employment law issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

• Preparing for and Implementing Reorganizations
  If your company is undergoing a reorganization and jobs are being cut or new positions are being created, we will prepare this process with you in a timely and thorough manner. This ensures that it runs efficiently and without surprises, and that all stakeholders, such as the works council and trade unions, are involved in a timely manner.

• Employee Participation Issues
  We advise directors in processes where the works council must be consulted and has the legal right to advise. This includes, for example, reorganizations, collective redundancies, acquisitions, or major investments. Conversely, we also assist works councils in these types of processes.

• Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clauses
  We assist employers in drafting non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in their employment contracts. In the event of a dispute with your (former) employee, we advise you and represent your interests. If you, as an employee, have a dispute with your employer regarding a non-compete or non-solicitation clause, we provide clear and practical advice so you know where you stand and what you can do.

• Transfer of undertaking
  We first assess whether there is a “transfer of undertaking” and then advise you on all the do’s and don’ts. For example, regarding the rights and obligations towards employees and all other legal aspects involved in the transfer. This ensures a smooth process, and you know exactly what to do.

• Harmonization of employment conditions
  After a merger or acquisition, it is important that the various employment conditions are harmonized. We provide clear advice and help prevent potential disputes in the future.

• Collective Labor Agreement law
  Are you wondering whether a collective labor agreement applies to your company? Are you confronted with various collective labor agreements within your organization? Ask us for advice, and you will quickly receive clarity.

• Flexible employment relationships
  Specific rules apply to fixed-term employment contracts, on-call contracts, agency contracts, and contracts with self-employed professionals. Avoid risks and ask us for advice so you know what to do.

• Sick employees
  When an employee becomes ill, employers and employees have legal reintegration obligations. The company doctor plays an important role in this process, but their advice can sometimes be interpreted differently. Stay out of that minefield and ask us for advice so you know what options are available to you.

• Self-risk bearing
  Are you, as an employer, a self-risk bearer for the Sickness Benefits Act and/or the Work and Income (Capacity for Work) Act (WGA)? We are familiar with the complexities of self-risk bearing, allowing us to effectively advise and support you. For example, with questions like: “Was the employee already incapacitated when I hired them, and should they have reported this?” Or: “Is an employee still entitled to sickness benefits after summary dismissal?”

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
  With a quick scan, we quickly and effectively assess whether your employment contracts are still up to date. Are the non-compete clause and the non-solicitation clause properly substantiated? Do the employment contracts still comply with the latest legislation? Avoid unnecessary risks and seek timely advice.

Your employment law attorneys

Whatever your question, Kika Kaldenbach and Irene Luijt are here to help. With a wealth of experience, but above all, they’re ready to listen, offer impeccable advice, and are determined to get to the bottom of things. Because every case has a useful hook. We know how to find it. One way or another.

Is there an issue now?

One phone call makes all the difference. Call us now at +31 20 261 9546. Prefer an email? We’ll respond quickly and to the point via kaldenbach@labourandlaw.nl or luijt@labourandlaw.nl.