Masterclass Dutch Employment Law for HR

In a world where the Netherlands emerges as a key gateway for international companies in Europe, understanding the intricate landscape of Dutch employment law is crucial. This masterclass, led by Joost Kokje of Wieringa Advocaten, provides essential knowledge to swiftly adapt and refine your HR operations within Dutch jurisdiction.

What will you learn?

• The fundamentals of equal treatment throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Initiating employment relationships: conducting interviews and background checks.
• The nuances of various employment relationships and their implications.
• Best practices for remote working arrangements.
• Handling employee illness and statutory entitlements efficiently.
• Insights into employee termination, performance management, and disciplinary actions.

What will it bring you?
After following this training, you will have

• A clear understanding of Dutch employment law essentials.
• The ability to navigate the complexities of employment relationships in the Netherlands.
• Practical knowledge on managing remote teams under Dutch law.
• Expertise in handling statutory entitlements and employment terminations.
• Confidence in implementing performance and disciplinary procedures.

Who is this program for?

• HR advisors, HR Business Partners, and HR managers in the Netherlands.
• Organizations across commercial and non-profit sectors seeking to enhance their HR strategy.
• HR professionals eager to become a strategic partner in their organization.

Get started with your own team
We offer this interesting program as an in-company training. That means we organize this program in-house for your (HR)-team. An in-company program is tailored to fit and directly applicable to your own work situation. For more information, please contact us.

Program:
The session will begin with an overview of the key learning objectives, followed by detailed discussions on each topic. A Q&A session will provide opportunities for clarification and further insights.

The in-company training offered can be tailored to suit your preferences. It can either be followed at a location of your choosing or in two half-day virtual sessions. This flexibility ensures that you can select the mode of learning that best fits your schedule and organizational needs.

Embrace the opportunity to refine your HR operations in the Netherlands with our expert-led masterclass on Employment Law. Gain the insights and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of Dutch employment legislation confidently.

10:00 – 11:00 - Hiring

• Initiating employment relationship – job interview and background check.
• Equal treatment when hiring.
• Different employment relationships and consequences.
• Remote working.

11:10 – 12:30 – essentials during employment

• Statutory limitations and entitlement. E.g. working hours act, holiday, minimum wage entitlements other types of leave.
• Illness during employment.
• The basics of performance management.
• The basics of taking disciplinary action.
• Business secrets and non-competitions covenants.
• Workplace safety.

12:45 – 14:00 – termination of employment

• The basics of terminating employees (including dismissal and mutual separation) and key issues.
• Best practices and case law.