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Jaouad Seghrouchni

Jaouad Seghrouchni

Senior Associate | Attorney at law

Employment & Employee Participation

Jaouad has considerable experience in the field of employment law and advises large national and international companies on a variety of employment law matters, such as collective and individual dismissals, reorganisations, mergers, terms and conditions of employment, and disability. He is an expert in the field of flexible work, the implications of hiring freelancers, and pseudo self-employment. Jaouad regularly publishes on these topics.

Jaouad is an astute attorney with strong analytical skills. He combines his legal expertise and experience with a positive energy, is creative in devising practical solutions, and is quick to respond. His energy, approachability and sincere interest in others have enabled him to build valuable long-term client relationships (including internationally) and satisfactorily resolve issues for clients.

Education

Jaouad studied law at Leiden University and completed his Master’s degree in Civil Law in 2014, after which he successfully completed the LL.M. Public International Law (cum laude) in 2015 at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. In 2023, he successfully completed the Grotius Employment Law specialisation course (cum laude).

Career

Jaouad has been an attorney since September 2015, and started his career in employment law at Loyens & Loeff. He joined De Clercq in September 2021.

Jaouad's daily practice

Jaouad advises and litigates for large national and international companies on employment law matters, including collective and individual dismissal, reorganisations, mergers, transfers of undertaking, terms and conditions of employment, and disability. He specialises in the field of flexible and cross-border employment, and regularly collaborates with foreign lawyers if the case requires this. Sharing knowledge is an important part of his practice, and he does this by exploring legal issues in depth for academic journals and lecturing at educational institutions and for various national and international networks.

Selected cases

Guidance in a European restructuring case

Providing advice and guidance for a European restructuring case resulting in reorganisation in several European countries. This involved collaborating with a number of European lawyers.

Setting up remote working

Advising on the set-up and legal implications of long-term remote working from various European countries, whether or not as a self-employed person. This involved collaborating with several foreign lawyers and tax specialists.

Guidance in a reorganisation

Providing advice and guidance on a reorganisation in which a social plan was negotiated at the collective level with the works council and unions. Assistance was provided to the employer at the individual level for negotiations with employees.

European transfer of undertaking

Providing guidance in an advisory process and further steps in the context of a cross-border transfer of undertaking in which several foreign lawyers were involved.

Advising on a large-scale reorganisation within the government

Undertaking an advisory process with the works council on a major organisation-wide reorganisation, including the implementation.

Litigating on the trade union position with respect to terms and conditions of employment

The entrepreneur asked us to litigate on their behalf on maintaining their own terms and conditions of employment, without mandatory consultation with the unions.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Transgressive Behaviour in the Workplace: Legal and Cultural Shifts in the Netherlands

13 May 2025

In the Netherlands, the topic of “grensoverschrijdend gedrag”—transgressive or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace—has evolved from a relatively underexposed HR issue to a legal and societal priority. As an employment lawyer advising Dutch and international employers, I have seen this shift unfold in both subtle and seismic ways. What was once handled quietly within organisations is now a subject of public debate, regulatory scrutiny, and legislative reform. In this blog, I explore the recent legal developments, practical implications, and cultural challenges surrounding transgressive behaviour at work in the Netherlands—and what employers should know to act responsibly and effectively.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Modern Employment Conditions: (4) Changing Employment Conditions

30 April 2025

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.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Appealing to the return guarantee in the social plan? Not a foregone conclusion!

29 April 2025

Suppose: you part ways with your employer during a reorganization with a settlement agreement. The social plan, which applies to your settlement agreement, states that you can be re-employed within 26 weeks if a suitable vacancy arises. But what if that vacancy is filled internally? Do you still have the right to return? In a recent ruling, the court of appeal considered such a situation. The employee claimed that the employer had violated their return guarantee. The subdistrict court agreed with the employee, but the court of appeal thought otherwise. In this blog, I explain what the court of appeal ruled and why it is relevant for HR and employers. 

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