A Non-Compete Clause Needs More Than Contract Wording Sep 9, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch non-compete reform plans put more weight on precise restrictions, clear customer records and controlled access to commercial information. COMPLIANCE Dutch business GOVERNANCE STAK confidential information employee participation employment law non-compete clause non-compete clauses non-solicitation Read more
Reintegration Bill Leaves Employers Holding the File Sep 4, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A pending Dutch bill may reduce medical disagreement in reintegration reviews. Employers still carry the work, file, payroll and planning risks. GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES UWV WIA cash flow employment law reintegration sick leave sickness absence small employers Read more
Pay Transparency Starts with the Salary Range Sep 4, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch pay transparency proposal reaches beyond formal reporting. Small employers need a clear link between roles, salary ranges, exceptions and payroll rec. COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE Netherlands employer compliance employment law equal pay job classification pay transparency payroll recruitment Read more
Old Holiday Hours Can Disrupt Final Pay Aug 28, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A holiday balance can contain hours with different legal time limits. Clear records prevent late surprises in the final payroll and cash planning. Dutch labour HUMAN RESOURCES employee departure employment law final pay final settlement holiday entitlement leave administration payroll small business control Read more
AI-Edited Receipts Put Expense Records to the Test Aug 25, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan A Dutch dismissal ruling shows why mileage claims, expense documents, payroll deductions and company assets each need their own evidence. AI receipts COMPLIANCE Dutch business asset register employment compliance employment law expense claims kilometre claims mileage reimbursement payroll control Read more
Long-Term Sickness: Check the Final Payroll Settlement Aug 19, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan After 104 weeks of sickness, leave hours, recurring pay and compensation deadlines can change the final payroll settlement. HUMAN RESOURCES UWV cash flow employment law final payroll after long-term sickness holiday hours long-term sickness payroll payroll control transition payment Read more
AI Can Draft an Employment Claim. Records Must Prove It Aug 19, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan AI speeds up employment-law drafting. A transition-payment claim still depends on contracts, payroll, hours, termination records and a clear calculation. AI drafting HR records HUMAN RESOURCES cash flow dismissal employment claim records employment law payroll small business transition payment Read more
Back pay across New Year needs a full payroll record Aug 13, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Cross-year back pay requires more than a payment and new payslip. Employers need a clear chronology and consistent payroll records. HUMAN RESOURCES UWV annual income statement back pay employment law payroll payslips sick pay wage arrears wage tax Read more
Tank Cards and Commuting Allowances Need One Record Aug 13, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan Informal travel support can create duplicate costs and payroll disputes. Clear records keep tank cards, allowances and final settlements aligned. Dutch business LEDGER & TAX WKR commuting allowance employment conditions employment law final settlement payroll tank card travel allowance Read more
Suspected Time Theft Does Not Automatically Justify Dismissal Aug 7, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A difference between a timesheet and vehicle data can raise questions, but Dutch employers need evidence before treating it as time theft. Dutch labour market HR HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES dismissal employment law hours fraud payroll payroll control time registration Read more
Sending an Employee Home Usually Does Not Stop Pay Jul 23, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Sending an employee home does not normally stop the Dutch employment contract or wage entitlement. Keep access, payroll and the investigation separate. COMPLIANCE Dutch Civil Code HR compliance employee suspension employment law non-active status payroll suspension wage continuation workplace investigations Read more
A Failed Summary Dismissal Can Still Cost Your Business Jul 22, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A hurried summary dismissal can create wage corrections, compensation claims, legal costs and months of management work. Dutch employment law HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES accountancy firms employment disputes employment law payroll small business control summary dismissal transition payment Read more
