Associate | Attorney at law
Employment & Employee Participation
Laura Gringhuis mainly advises employers on employment law matters relevant to human resources. Her practice also includes social security law and employment participation. In addition to this, Laura provides employment law workshops and webinars for HR, and trains works councils and directors on the Works Councils Act (WOR). Laura is an enthusiastic, dedicated and approachable attorney with a down-to-earth and empathic approach.
‘Employment law is a varied field that is continually evolving and extremely challenging, both in practice and at the academic level. And that’s why it suits me down to the ground. Being able to help people make progress is a source of energy for me. Keeping the bigger picture in focus helps me to advise clients on the most effective solution.’
Laura’s introduction to the legal profession came during her studies, through her part-time job at a law firm in Groningen. She also provided legal advice at a legal advice centre. After completing her studies, Laura focused principally on employment law, working in this field at a law firm in Utrecht for almost five years. She joined De Clercq in May 2022.
On a daily basis, Laura primarily advises employers on employment law matters such as individual dismissal, unsatisfactory performance and terms and conditions of employment (including changes to these). Laura also specialises in assisting employees who are incapacitated for work, providing advice on reintegration obligations, partial or full termination of employment due to long-term disability, and social security law as it relates to benefits under the Work and Income (Capacity for Work) Act (WIA) and wage sanctions. Finally, employment participation is also part of her practice. She advises and guides works councils and directors in a wide range of processes and collaborations.
Summary dismissal
Providing advice and guidance to an employer in handling and settling a summary dismissal.
Early IVA benefit
I conducted an appeal on behalf of an employer against the rejection by the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) of an early benefit under the Fully Disabled Persons Income Scheme (IVA). As a result, the IVA benefit was approved retroactively, saving the employer a considerable amount in costs.
Guidance in reintegration process
I guide employers in reintegration processes, on the one hand to ensure that they satisfy all of the legal obligations and avoid wage sanctions, and on the other to enable employees to return to work as soon as possible.
Hybrid work scheme
Advising and guiding works councils on establishing a Hybrid Work scheme.
Occupational health and safety policy
Advising and guiding works councils in their role with respect to establishing and developing an occupational health and safety policy, including hazard identification and risk assessment (RI&E) and appointing prevention officers.
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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
17 December 2025
Around holidays and company events, questions often arise about alcohol and drug use in the workplace. More and more employers are adopting a zero-tolerance policy, but that does not always mean it is applied correctly.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
16 December 2025
The European Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) aims to reduce the pay gap between men and women. This requires organizations to be more transparent about remuneration, both towards job applicants and towards employees and supervisory bodies. The Netherlands must transpose this European Directive into national legislation. Although a bill has already been proposed, the transposition of the Directive into national legislation has been postponed until 1 January 2027.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
16 December 2025
The Minister of Social Affairs and Employment stated in a parliamentary letter ated 11 December 2025 that the bill concerning the compensation of the transition payment in cases of long-term incapacity for work must be dealt with urgently.