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Minus hours Are Not a Free Exit Strategy

by Laura De Troia

Mar 4, 2026

When an employee leaves, most small business owners just want a clean break. Final invoice, final payslip, done. But a recent ruling from the Rechtbank Midden-Nederland shows how quickly that last pay...

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When Temporary Becomes Permanent: Understanding the Chain rule

by Laura De Troia

Mar 3, 2026

For many small business owners, an employment contract is not theory. It is cash flow, continuity and risk. It is the difference between flexibility and a long-term commitment you may not be ready for...

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When an Employee Dies: What Must Be Arranged and Why Precision Matters

by Laura De Troia

Mar 2, 2026

When an employee passes away, the first impact is emotional. Colleagues are shaken, routines are disrupted, and as an employer you are suddenly balancing empathy with responsibility. In a small busine...

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When an Employee Disappears: What a Court Ruling Means for Small Employers

by Laura De Troia

Feb 24, 2026

A sick note, then silence. For a small employer, that is not just a human concern, it is a cash flow issue, a planning problem and a legal risk at the same time. Work stops. Wages may continue. The te...

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Sick Leave, Side Work and the Price of Lost Trust

by Laura De Troia

Feb 23, 2026

When an employee calls in sick, the impact is immediate. Work shifts. Overtime rises. Planning becomes guesswork. For a small business, one long-term illness can quietly strain cash flow, disrupt clie...

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When an Employee Needs Care Leave: What It Means for Your Business

by Laura De Troia

Feb 18, 2026

When an employee says they need time off to care for a sick child or parent, your mind does not go to legislation. It goes to open projects, client expectations and whether this month’s invoices will ...

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When Is an Employee Truly Profitable?

by Laura De Troia

Feb 17, 2026

The moment you consider hiring someone, the question is rarely philosophical. It is practical. Can I afford this? Will the revenue cover the salary? What will it do to my cash flow, my margins, my pea...

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Is the CEO’s ‘Gebruikelijk Loon’ Too Low Compared to Turnover?

by Laura De Troia

Feb 16, 2026

When turnover rises, most entrepreneurs focus on VAT, staffing, and cash flow. Fewer look at their own salary. Yet for directors of a Dutch BV, that number, the gebruikelijk loon, or customary salary,...

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When an Employee Leaves: What You Should Know About Unemployment Benefits

by Laura De Troia

Feb 13, 2026

When a contract ends or a dismissal becomes unavoidable, most small business owners focus, understandably, on continuity. Who takes over the work? What happens to the client? What does this mean for c...

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When “We’ll See” Is Not a Promise

by Laura De Troia

Feb 12, 2026

Every small business owner knows this moment: a temporary contract is nearing its end, the numbers are tight, the workload uneven, and you’re still weighing whether someone truly fits. Meanwhile, the ...

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When an Employee Calls in Sick: What You May Not Ask and What You Must Do

by Laura De Troia

Feb 11, 2026

The moment an employee reports sick, everyday business reality kicks in. Work pauses, invoices wait, clients ask questions, and you start counting the cost. In the Netherlands, sickness is not just a ...

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Why Written House Rules Quietly Protect Your Business

by Laura De Troia

Feb 10, 2026

For most small businesses, trouble doesn’t start with big conflicts. It starts with small, everyday frictions: a discussion about working from home, a disagreement over sick leave, a laptop used a bit...

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