Employment & Benefits

10-03-2023

Change of terms and conditions of employment: a follow-up

In this news item we will first briefly discuss the instruments available to an employer to (unilaterally) change the terms and conditions of employment of its employees, then we will elaborate on the IFF-judgment and the consequences of this judgmen

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08-03-2023

Social elections 2024: the register for temporary workers

In light of the upcoming 2024 social elections in Belgium, we would like to draw attention to some deadlines and obligations that are worth being highlighted on every company's election calendar. A first key item concerns keeping track of the numbe

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08-03-2023

Pregnancy and Maternity - What do employers have to consider?

Under Swiss labour law, employers are required to comply with various mandatory regulations when employing pregnant and nursing employees.

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21-02-2023

The Whistleblower Protection Act entered into force

The Whistleblower Protection Act (Wbk) entered into force on 18 February 2023.

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We are known for our prompt, practical approach, and strategic advice. Employment law and taxes are dynamic areas, and domestic and European legislation and case law are complex and constantly changing. We help you to implement legislation and offer pragmatic solutions to (large) national and international employment law and tax challenges. We understand the challenges that you as an employer encounter and like to help you turn these into opportunities.

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International companies can rely on our coordinated international services. Across our home market and international offices, our team of tax and employment lawyers specialise in Dutch, Belgian, Luxembourg and Swiss law. Different disciplines and jurisdictions also come together in our sector, topic, and regional teams. When needed, we work closely with a network of international firms so that we can swiftly call on experts in jurisdictions outside of our home markets.

Guiding you through the whole process from the earliest preparatory phase to the actual implementation of the restructuring itself.

Rely on our expertise to guide you through every step of this complex and often highly sensitive process.

In close collaboration with you and other specialists across our firm, we can turn an equity incentive or management participation from idea to reality.

Helping to sustain or create a flexible work force fully compliant with extensive labour law and wage tax legislation.

A wide range of experience in advising on all aspects of co-determination at both national and European level.

At all stages of employee relocation internationally, an understanding of the labour law and tax consequences is key.

As most M&A deals involve employees, avoid any post-closing surprises with guidance through the related labour law processes and tax issues.

Helping you stay in control of your wage tax obligations and an information source for day-to-day questions.

The provision of strategic advice and guidance through every step of the procedure, when litigation cannot, or should not, be avoided.

A multidisciplinary pension team to partner with on all pension-related matters and guidance through the Dutch pension system reform.

We regularly inform our clients about changes in the law, relevant case law and other interesting developments that may have consequences for employers. Through personal contact, in-house meetings, webinars and roundtable discussions, we ensure that as an employer you stay up to date with the most recent developments.

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Based on our knowledge and years of experience, in this guidebook we provide the answers to many questions you may be confronted with when seconding employees to work in the Netherlands or hiring a local employee. The Q&A also provides a checklist and is grouped per area of expertise: immigration, labour law, wage withholding tax, 30%-ruling, social security and pension.

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