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Who plays what role in a reorganization?

A reorganization often has a lot at stake: from jobs to a company's entire future. That's why...
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Informal care and legislation: what will change?

Informal care is the unpaid care you provide to a family member, friend, or neighbor with an illness, disability, or age-related complaint....
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Second track: what does this mean for you?

Have you been sick for a while and can't return to your old job? Then a second...
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Getting fired? Here's what you can do to get better conditions!

Have you been fired, or has your employer suggested it? That's certainly very frustrating. But did you know that an employer...
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2026 Dutch Labor Law Changes: What Do They Mean for You?

From January 1, 2026, important rules regarding labor law and social security will change in the Netherlands. This will affect...
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Personal development during unemployment

Unemployment. It's a word that doesn't sound pleasant to anyone, and we hope we don't...
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The special rate: how does it work and when is it applied?

In the Netherlands, a special tax rate applies to certain one-time or irregular income: the special rate. This rate applies...
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De Unie in action: Sick leave: what if you don't receive a transition payment?

De Unie in action Whatever your request for assistance: the legal specialists of De Unie support you during disagreements...
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Not working due to illness? This is what you need to know!

Continued payment of wages during illness. During the first two years of illness, you are entitled to at least 70% of your salary. In...
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