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In the Netherlands, there is considerable uncertainty about the distinction between working as an employee and working as a self-employed person. This regularly leads to situations of false self-employment, which has negative consequences for social security, labor law, and tax regulations. For example, falsely self-employed people do not enjoy protection against risks such as unemployment, illness, and old age. False self-employment undermines solidarity within the social system, as…

The Dutch caretaker government has unveiled a labour market reform package introducing major changes to flexible work arrangements, self-employed insurance, and employee protections. The measures, presented alongside the national budget on Prinsjesdag (17 September), are set to reshape key aspects of Dutch employment law in the coming years. The proposals aim to strengthen safeguards for vulnerable workers while maintaining space for entrepreneurship and adaptable staffing models. An high-over…

On 4 September 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decided that the termination of an employment contract following an employee’s refusal to accept a unilateral change of workplace, within the context of a collective mobility scheme, may be classified as a ‘dismissal’ within the meaning of the Collective Redundancies Directive (Directive 98/59/EC) (the Directive). However, if employees are required by a collective agreement to…

Menopause is a life phase that affects nearly half of the female workforce. Recent research shows that eight out of ten women experience complaints during menopause, and for seven out of ten women, these complaints affect their work. Examples include hot flashes, sleep problems, fatigue, and loss of concentration. Yet, the topic often remains underexposed in the workplace: only 13% of women discuss their complaints with their supervisor,…

Rutgers & Posch advises Banyan Software, a leading acquirer and operator of mission-critical software businesses, on the acquisition of Anago, a Netherlands-based provider of planning and resource optimization software that helps public organizations streamline their processes to serve people more efficiently. The team of Rutgers & Posch consisted of Justus Fortuyn, Laura Dingemans, Hanna Steensma, Thomas Been, Maarten Minnaard, Jamie Pellegrom, Ilaha Muhseni and Laetitia Wezenbeek.

Rutgers & Posch advises the shareholders of PRé Sustainability, a Dutch software company in the field of sustainability and ecological footprints, on the sale of PRé Sustainability to One Click LCA, a leading Finish software company providing an industrywide platform to accelerate decarbonization for projects products and portfolios. The Rutgers & Posch team consisted of Justus Fortuyn, Laura Dingemans, Milou Bannenberg, Inge de Laat, Annemeijne Zwager and Lot…