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Warnings Are Not Paperwork, They Are Your Legal Backbone

by Laura De Troia

Mar 26, 2026

I've seen business owners handle employee issues the same way for years: someone's late, you mention it, they promise to do better, and when it happens again, you let it go because you're busy. After ...

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When a Reorganization Becomes Your Liability: What the Midden-Nederland Ruling Means for Small Employers

by Laura De Troia

Mar 20, 2026

I've been watching a pattern repeat itself across small businesses in the Netherlands. A reorganization starts with good intentions: simplify operations, reduce pressure, improve efficiency. But somew...

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The Dutch ZZP Law That Disappeared and the Enforcement That Didn't

by Laura De Troia

Mar 18, 2026

The Dutch cabinet withdrew part of its planned freelancer law in late 2024. The stated reason was clarity. The practical effect was confusion.If you run a small business and hire freelancers, you prob...

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The €58,000 Question for owners-directors

by Laura De Troia

Mar 17, 2026

For many small business owners with a BV, the discussion about the gebruikelijk loon, the “customary salary” a director–shareholder must pay themselves, can feel abstract. Yet it quietly shapes daily ...

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A Signed Settlement Does Not End Your Payment Obligation

by Laura De Troia

Mar 6, 2026

When you sign a settlement agreement with an employee, it often feels like closure. You agree on an end date, a transition payment, a clean break. For many small business owners, it is also a moment o...

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Fired Without Permission: What a Recent Court Ruling Means for Small Employers

by Laura De Troia

Mar 5, 2026

When you let someone go after two years of illness, it rarely feels like a legal story. It feels like cash flow, pressure from an accountant, a file that has grown thick, and a business that needs cla...

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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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