On 3 July 2025, the employment law team at Rutgers & Posch had the pleasure of welcoming a large group of legal professionals from the Dutch Association of In-house Lawyers (Nederlands Genootschap van Bedrijfsjuristen; NGB) to our office for one of our annual employment law knowledge sessions. This year’s session focused on the theme ‘Employment Law in a Changing World’.
During the event, Dirk Jan Rutgers and Ilaha Muhseni provided participants with key insights and practical tips regarding large and complex reorganisations. They emphasised that such reorganisations consist of both collective and individual components. Dirk Jan Rutgers highlighted the importance of dedicating sufficient time and attention to the collective aspect, particularly the involvement of trade unions and the works council.
Following this, Inge de Laat and Claire Huijts discussed several important current developments in employment law. Claire Huijts updated attendees on equal pay in the Netherlands and the significant changes expected with the upcoming implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive. The main takeaway was the importance for employers to start preparing early, as the new requirements may impose a substantial administrative burden. Claire also provided an overview of the proposed Self-Employed Persons Act.
Finally, Inge de Laat offered insights into the complex position of employees in the event of bankruptcy, in light of the recent Heiploeg decision. If you are interested in learning more about any of these topics, please do not hesitate to contact us.
