Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

The labour market is subject to rapid developments that make it challenging to attract and retain good people. As an employer, how can you ensure that you stay ahead of the field? Good employment conditions, effective employment participation and a safe working environment will provide you with a solid foundation! We specialise in Employment and Employment Participation, and will be happy to assist you with these challenging matters. Numerous enterprises, employers, HR professionals and employees have come to us for advice and guidance. Much of our work for a long time has involved preventing and resolving disputes and problems, and we have done so with a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction.

Employment

Employment concerns people and organisations, how they relate to one another, and how they respond to the rapid developments they experience. The scope of employment law is far greater than work alone. Read more

Employment Participation

Effective employment participation is a key factor in the optimal performance of every organisation. It ensures improved results and reduced risks. We use our passion for employment participation to help arrive at mutually supported decisions that serve the interests of both the organisation and its employees. Read more

Mediation

Mediation is an excellent tool for arriving at an effective solution by mutual consultation. The mediator guides the parties involved in finding a sustainable solution that they propose themselves. It is fast, efficient, and less costly. Read more

Cases

Facilitating a merger between part of a Dutch service provider in the travel sector and a similar sister company in Germany
This involved providing the Dutch director with advice on the employment law aspects of the merger and documenting these, in cooperation with other aspects.

Establishing the employment participation structure for an IT group
Together with the management and employment participation bodies, we advised on an employment participation structure that would align with the restructured group.

Mediation in the event of disrupted cooperation and labour relations
We provide mediation in team situations, whether between employee and supervisor, between colleagues, or within the Management Team. As an MfN (Netherlands Federation of Mediators) Register mediator, we guide the mediation to seek a sustainable solution that prevents further breakdown or escalation. The goal is to achieve a win-win solution that is supported by all parties involved.
 

‘De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat gives very professional and perfectly up-to date advice on all kinds of labour law questions and projects for us. They are dedicated, responsive, honest in their advice for how to act best in different situations.’

Legal 500

2025

‘De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat approaches cases in a very practical way combined with sound in-depth knowledge. The whole team is very focussed on the clients' needs and is highly responsive.'

Legal 500

2025

‘Renate Vink-Dijkstra is a very open, social and knowledgeable person who can help and support us with all kind of questions. She's really open and direct which is highly appreciated because it makes things directly clear so we can act on it. ’

Legal 500

2025

“De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat's lawyers provide excellent and outstanding expertise, in particular in the field of employment law for international clients. I had the opportunity to work with them and I would like to outline their responsiveness, practical approach and sound advice.”

Legal 500

2025

“The employment practice at De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat is distinguished by its personalised, client-focused approach. What makes it truly unique is the team's deep understanding of both the legal and human aspects of employment matters. They take the time to fully understand each client’s industry, culture, and specific challenges, ensuring that their legal advice is not only compliant with current laws but also aligned with the client’s broader business objectives."

Legal 500

2025

“Jaouad Seghrouchni is practical and hands-on. He understands what clients are looking for. He is always happy to talk on the phone.”

Legal 500

2023

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

How can employee participation in healthcare be designed to be future-proof?

8 July 2025

In a recent report by the Governance Innovation and Advisory Committee (IAC), titled ‘Employee Participation and Co-Determination in Healthcare: Towards Innovative Forms of Participation?’, healthcare organizations share their experiences with new forms of input, engagement, and decision-making. The conclusion: formal councils are valuable, but no longer always align with today’s complex healthcare organizations.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

“Healthy towards retirement”: extension of RVU levy relief for physically demanding work

13 June 2025

On 28 May 2025, Minister Van Hijum (Social Affairs and Employment) informed the House of Representatives about the implementation f the agreements from the “Healthy towards retirement” accord. This negotiated agreement between the government and representatives of employers and employees was presented on 18 October 2024 and focuses on measures to help workers reach retirement age in good health. A key element is the adjustment and extension of the relief from the final levy on early retirement schemes (RVU). This blog briefly explains what an RVU is and outlines the proposed changes.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Remote working from abroad

6 June 2025

Hybrid working is here to stay! Working from abroad is also possible. However, this comes with several legal complexities. What should employers be aware of?

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Reorganisation and dismissal

4 september 2025 09:00

The world is constantly evolving, leading to the necessity for companies to adapt. This adaptation can involve growth, downsizing, selling business segments, acquisitions, or relocations. At times, reorganisation through restructuring or other means becomes unavoidable.
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6 november 2025 09:00

There are many discussions about the difference between an independent worker and an employee.
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