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Associate | Attorney at law
Employment & Employee Participation
Sietske specialises in employment law, advising both large employers and employees on a range of matters such as dismissal (including summary dismissal), reorganisations, unacceptable behaviour in the workplace, incapacity for work and other HR-related issues. This means she can easily approach legal disputes from the perspective of both employer and employee, and keep sight of both parties’ interests. Sietske regularly provides training courses and webinars on current topics in employment law to HR professionals.
Sietske is an empathic, approachable attorney who likes to take a practical view of her cases. With her client’s interests at heart, she seeks out creative and surprising solutions with the aim of achieving the optimal result for her client, rather than the maximum.
Sietske obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Leiden University. She successfully completed her Master’s in Employment Law in 2021, graduating with her thesis on the topic of employer liability in the context of employee burnout.
During her studies, Sietske worked as an external court clerk at the District Court of The Hague. She also volunteered at De Leidse Rechtwinkel, where she provided free legal advice in the area of employment law to Leiden residents with limited financial means. Sietske also undertook internships at a number of law firms, including De Clercq. She has been associated with De Clercq since 2021.
In the area of employment law, Sietske mainly works on HR-related matters such as dismissal (including summary dismissal), unacceptable behaviour in the workplace, reorganisations, and incapacity for work. Her approach is aimed at finding practical solutions that will help her client move forward, and this quality makes her an excellent sounding board for HR consultants.
Summary dismissal
Providing advice and guidance to employers in handling and settling summary dismissals, and in the associated litigation.
Guidance in reintegration processes
Guiding employers in the reintegration process, on the one hand to ensure that they satisfy all of the obligations under the Eligibility for Permanent Incapacity Benefit (Restrictions) Act (Wet Verbetering Poortwachter) and avoid wage sanctions, and on the other to enable employees to return to work as soon as possible.
Unacceptable behaviour in the workplace
Advising employers on how to prevent unacceptable behaviour in the workplace, and which steps need to be taken in the event that an employee reports (anonymously or otherwise) unacceptable behaviour in the workplace to their employer.
Reorganisation
Guiding employers through the entire reorganisation process, including drafting the request for advice for the works council.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
7 April 2025
In May 2025, we celebrate a special milestone: it will be 75 years since the Works Councils Act (WOR) was introduced. On 14 May 2025, a festive congress will be held; a day filled with celebratory activities, leading speakers, and interactive workshops on current topics.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
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.
Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation
21 March 2025
Many works council struggle with vacancies. Often, too few employees run for election, or works council members leave their positions prematurely for various reasons. Good facilities can help to enthuse employees about works council membership and keep them engaged. In this blog, we list some important facilities for inspiration.