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The work environment has changed significantly in recent years. Technological advancements, a new generation of employees, and the desire of workers to pay more attention to work-life balance are forcing employers to review their policies and employment conditions. It is important to respond to these changes, as modern employment conditions are increasingly becoming a determining factor for talent retention, attracting new employees, productivity, and overall employee engagement. What modern employment conditions can you think of? You can read more about this in this blog series.

Once again, February has been crowned the month of co-determination. Although I can't imagine a day without employee participation, it's wonderful to see that this month brings a lot of attention to it. This year is extra special because the WOR celebrates its diamond jubilee! 75 years ago, the WOR came into existence. A long time ago, and yet time is relative. Employee participation has been part of our society for much longer and still seems to be gaining ground today.

As of January 17, 2025, financial entities must comply with the cybersecurity obligations in the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). On the same date, various guidelines from supervisory authorities that overlap with DORA have been withdrawn. DORA aims to make the European financial sector as a whole digitally operationally resilient.

Dutch law may soon be enriched with a new legal form. In 2024, the House of Representatives adopted a motion to investigate and develop the possibility of the stewardship company as a legal form. Following this, on January 22, 2025, a proposal for the principles of the stewardship company was published.

Article 24 of the Works Councils Act (WOR) is often seen as a mandatory meeting that must be 'checked off' biannually. However, this Article 24 offers a golden opportunity for works councils to exert early influence on strategic decision-making and gain a clear understanding of the co-determination issues that can be expected. In practice, however, this meeting is not always utilized as intended: too informal, informal, or even as a one-way street from the director. Time to change that!

When acquiring a company, the buyer often conducts extensive research and asks questions. A buyer naturally wants to avoid buying a pig in a poke. If it turns out afterwards that things are not as rosy as presented by the seller, the buyer may try to recover their damages – usually an overpaid purchase price – from the seller. This was also attempted by the buyer of a webshop who accused the seller of not telling the truth about the number of Instagram followers.

In 2025, De Clercq Attorneys Notary celebrates its 175th anniversary. Starting out as a solo practice and family business, it has developed into a dynamic and leading legal firm. With national and international recognition, De Clercq is renowned for its expertise in five legal areas: Employment/Employee Participation/Mediation, IT/Privacy/Cybersecurity, Corporate Law, Real Estate/Government, and Notary.

Over the past year, courts have once again ruled on several employee participation issues. In this blog, we discuss some of these 2024 rulings, along with practical tips.

The work environment has undergone significant changes in recent years. Technological advancements, a new generation of employees, and workers' desire to prioritize work-life balance compel employers to rethink their policies and employment terms. Adapting to these changes is crucial, as modern employment terms are increasingly a key factor in talent retention, attracting new employees, productivity, and overall employee engagement. What modern employment terms can you consider? This blog series will explore them in detail.