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Laura Gringhuis

Laura Gringhuis

Senior 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.’

Education

  • Professional Law School (2019-2022)
  • University of Groningen, Master’s in Dutch Law, specialising in Employment Law, Corporate Law and Criminal Law (2014-2016)
  • University of Groningen, Bachelor of Law (2010-2014)

Career

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.

Laura's daily practice

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.

Selected cases

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

Modern Employment Conditions: (3) Green Employment Conditions

27 March 2025

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

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Facilities for the employee participation (OR): making membership more attractive

21 March 2025

Many employee participation (OR) councils struggle with vacancies. Often, too few employees run for election, or OR members leave their positions prematurely for various reasons. Good facilities can help to enthuse employees about OR membership and keep them engaged. In this blog, we list some important facilities for inspiration.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

How to write an employee participation (OR) advice: a practical guide

19 March 2025

The entrepreneur has requested advice on a proposed decision. As an Employee Participation member, you have been involved in the entire advisory process. You have gathered information, asked questions, and held discussions with the entrepreneur. Now the time has come to actually put the Employee Participation advice on paper. But how do you ensure that this becomes more than just an opinion?

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