Reform of Dutch non- competition clauses

Reform of Dutch non- competition clauses

The Dutch government has submitted a legislative proposal to the Council of State (Raad van State) that would significantly restrict the use and enforcement of non-compete clauses. Under the proposal, non-compete clauses would be limited to one year, require a defined...
New admission regime in labour-leasing market

New admission regime in labour-leasing market

The Provision of Personnel (Accreditation) Act (Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten, Wtta) introduces a new admission regime for temporary employment agencies and other companies that make workers available to third parties. Under the new regime,...
Revision of the European Works Council Directive

Revision of the European Works Council Directive

The revised European Works Council (EWC) Directive has been adopted and Member States are required to transpose the Directive into national law by 1 January 2028, with most provisions expected to apply from 2 January 2029.On 18 June 2026, the Dutch Ministry of Social...
Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act

Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act

The proposed Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act (Wet personeelsbehoud bij crisis) is intended to give employers practical tools to retain staff during temporary crises such as pandemics, war or natural disasters. We have previously prepared a blog on this Act,...