Working from home: right or privilege?
Before the Pandemic, working from home was not facilitated by…
Articles about Dutch law
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Working from home: right or privilege?
Before the Pandemic, working from home was not facilitated by…
May you waive spousal support?
Can you agree to waive spousal maintenance before marriage?
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The non-compete clause: is there something you can do?
Most permanent employment contracts include a non-compete clause.…
Performance Improvement Plan: 5 key points to consider
Termination of the employment agreement due to unsatisfactory…
Changes in Dutch employment law
A lot changed in Dutch employment law in January 2015. There…
The main rule is the ‘first shot rule’
If you and/ or your partner want a divorce, and your circumstances…
Spousal alimony in divorce proceedings in the Netherlands
Are you married and you are heading for divorce (or dissolution…
Employment law: awarding a bonus
These days, a bonus is almost a standard component of an employee’s…
‘It’s my way or the highway’ approach costs employer small fortune
In the unlikely event you are faced with the dissolution of your…
Divorce and exclusion clauses under Dutch law: inheritances
There is no global consensus as how to best divide the assets…
Expat relationships and relocations
When relationships end, many expats prefer to return to their…
What about death and inheritance law?
When you come to the Netherlands as an expat, most expats will…
Marital property law in the European Union
When it comes to the settlement of marital property, in the case…
International divorce: cross-border legal cooperation
GMW lawyers and the Legal Expat Desk serve clients across the…
Spousal alimony: when the receiving ex moves in with a new partner
Many of those paying spousal alimony hope their obligation to…
Pension given low priority in international divorce cases
In almost all divorce cases, the division of retirement pension…
Can a Dutch couple abroad always get a divorce in the Netherlands?
Previous blog posts (here and here) mainly focused on whether…
International divorce: in which country should proceedings be conducted?
Marriages can have an international dimension, due to e.g. nationality…
Preventing harmful behaviour in the workplace
Harmful behaviour in the workplace can occur at any level and…
The employer’s duty of care
An employer has a duty of care. For instance, the employer has…
Performance problems and PIPs
All companies aim to optimise performance, including the effectiveness…
Tenancy agreements for residential accommodation
When you are planning to rent out your house, there is a lot…
Top tips: Dutch employment contract 2022
So you’ve been offered a new job in the Netherlands in 2022.…
Performance plans, illness and employment disputes
When an employee has performance issues or long-term illness,…
The diplomatic clause
Are you a diplomat who is about to be deployed to another country?…
Conflicts with a building contractor
Hiring an inaccurate building contractor can cause a lot of issues.…
The 3 most common breaches of contract by a tenant
A landlord can ask the court to terminate a residential tenancy…
Renting out your property: management agreement or tenancy agreement?
Increasingly, property owners choose to outsource the management…
The differences between renting or leasing commercial space
What are the differences between renting or leasing commercial…
4 documents to read before buying an apartment
The communal interests of the various apartment owners in one…
Corona vaccination at work – legal FAQ
The employment law experts at GMW lawyers share insights on your…
International divorce in the Netherlands
If you’ve already made the decision to get divorced, the next…
Why call a lawyer?
Many people hesitate before getting legal advice - not because…
Divorce for expats in the Netherlands 2021
Key legal information about divorce in 2021 and 4 reasons to…
Child maintenance 2021
What you need to know about child maintenance in the Netherlands…
How to lose your job in the Netherlands 2021
There are not many ways to lose your job in the Netherlands –…
Partner alimony 2021
Everything you need to know about partner alimony in the Netherlands…
Expats and adjustment of maintenance
You live in the Netherlands as a divorced expat. At the time…
Voluntary departures, forced redundancy & settlement agreements 2021
The global impact of the pandemic continues as more and more…
The new normal – legally speaking
So much has changed in our day-to-day lives since “corona”…
Settlement agreements – what you need to know
As more and more companies move towards reorganisations and redundancies,…
8 Myths about Dutch law – busted
Truth or fiction? Our legal experts dispel some common misunderstandings…
Registered partnership: what you need to know
In recent years, fewer and fewer people are married in the Netherlands.…
Divorce in the Netherlands 2020 – what you need to know
Relationships can change at any stage of our lives, including…
Reorganisation and redundancy in the Netherlands
Employees in the Netherlands enjoy strong legal rights. They…
Losing your job in 2020 – key considerations
There’s not much worse than facing dismissal, except perhaps…
Dismissal law in the Netherlands 2020
Dutch employment law has changed in 2020. With the introduction…
The (not so) amicable truth about divorce
Many people believe that they will be able to make the end of…
6 FAQ about coronavirus and work, home and business
The media is dominated by so much information about the novel…
Say goodbye to shorter working hours – the WTV is discontinued
On 17 March 2020, the Dutch cabinet announced that the WTV scheme…
New job? Do the 5 point check
Being offered a new job is exciting, especially when it provides…
How to get divorced in the Netherlands – a guide for expats
If you want to get divorced, and you live in the Netherlands,…
Why you don’t need a reason to get divorced in the Netherlands
According to Dutch law, it doesn’t matter why you want to get…
Changing employment conditions
When an employer and employee sign an employment contract, both…
When to call a lawyer about work
As an employee, you may be confronted with an unpleasant situation…
Divorce and inheritance news for expats
Are you an international (expat) in the Netherlands? Are you…
The seven things you need to check in your new employment contract
You've just got a new job, or perhaps you’re extending an existing…
GMW lawyers – the legal partner for expats in the Netherlands
Expats face the daily challenge of building a new life in a foreign…
Inheritance law for expats in the Netherlands – key considerations
Inheritance is fundamentally a difficult subject to think about,…
Employee stock option rights and termination
Have you been granted employee stock options, and are you now…
