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Renée Huijsmans-Zwijnenburg

Renée Huijsmans-Zwijnenburg

Partner & Senior Associate | Attorney at law

Employment & Employee Participation

Renée Huijsmans-Zwijnenburg is, as a client once described, straightforward and to the point. This makes her a great fit for De Clercq. In her daily practice, Renée assists executives, legal counsels, and HR with various employment law issues, including individual and collective dismissals, reorganisations, employment conditions, and incapacity for work. Within employment law, she has specialised in cases involving integrity or undesirable behaviour. Social safety is high on her agenda.

"Integrity and addressing undesirable behaviour are fundamental to a safe workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. In my work, I not only look at the legal frameworks but also at the impact on company culture and the practical applicability of measures. Together with entrepreneurs and HR professionals, I seek solutions that truly work and contribute to a culture of trust. And if necessary, I am ready with concrete legal steps to ensure that transgressive behaviour is addressed and integrity is safeguarded."

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Cross-border behavior in the workplace: how to create a safe organizational structure

4 March 2025

Approximately one-third of working Dutch people experience cross-border behavior in the workplace. Cross-border behavior, such as bullying, intimidation, or discrimination, deserves attention within organizations. A safe organizational structure is essential to prevent such behavior. But how do you create such a structure? Cross-border behavior in the workplace does not appear out of nowhere. Often, unwanted behavior patterns, power imbalances, and unclear reporting structures creep into an organization unnoticed. These risks often lie within the organizational structure itself. By identifying these risks, you take an important step towards a safe and positive work environment. In this second blog of the series 'Cross-border behavior in the workplace,' I discuss six common risk factors. I also provide measures to reduce these risks and promote a safe work culture.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

New obligation for employers: code of conduct for unwanted behavior

28 February 2025

Attention employers with 10+ employees: a legal obligation to implement a code of conduct for unwanted behavior is on the way. As a result, the Working Conditions Act will be amended. This legislative change is now open for public consultation. You can provide your input until March 23, 2025, via this link.  

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

At the table as a works council? Make sure you're involved early!

24 February 2025

"What is your most important tip for works councils?" As a co-determination lawyer, I get this question regularly. My answer is always the same: make sure you're involved early. Not when all the plans are already on paper, but when there are still real choices to be made. Of course, the executive must follow the rules. Follow the Works Councils Act (WOR). Ask for advice. But those who really want to have influence need to be at the table earlier. When plans are still taking shape. When alternatives are still open. When external advisors have yet to receive their assignments. Because a works council that only wants to be involved at the advice request stage is often too late to make a real difference. Renate Vink-Dijkstra and I recently commented on a case in the JIN journal that illustrated this again.

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