Model documents

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This model provides a practical basis for recording the arrangements that apply to on-call work or a zero-hours employment relationship. It is supplied as an editable Word document so that the parties and agreed terms can be completed for the specific situation.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

The model includes provisions concerning matters such as probation, overtime, illness, confidentiality, ancillary activities, intellectual property and restrictive covenants. Review each clause for the role, the duration of the contract and any applicable collective labour agreement.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

The model includes provisions concerning matters such as probation, overtime, illness, confidentiality, ancillary activities, intellectual property and restrictive covenants. Review each clause for the position and any applicable collective labour agreement.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

Dutch law imposes strict requirements on dismissal with immediate effect (ontslag op staande voet). The urgent cause must be assessed carefully and communicated without delay. This editable model helps the employer record the decision and the stated reason.

Because an invalid summary dismissal can have serious financial and legal consequences, obtain legal advice before sending the letter.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

The model helps an employer describe the conduct concerned, state what improvement is required and record the possible consequences of repetition. Complete the facts accurately and give the employee a fair opportunity to respond where appropriate.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This model provides a basis for recording the arrangements between employer and employee when employment ends by mutual consent. Important subjects may include the reason for termination, the termination date, notice period, severance payment, exemption from work, outstanding leave, restrictive covenants, return of company property and final discharge.

The wording can affect entitlement to unemployment benefits. Both parties should check the agreement carefully before signing.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

For a fixed-term employment contract of six months or longer, an employer generally has to state in writing, no later than one month before the end date, whether the contract will continue. This model helps an employee claim the applicable compensation if that notice was omitted or given late.

Check the contract length, the end date, any written notice already received and the applicable deadline before using the letter.

Document language: English. This editable Word document is supplied in English for use in employment matters governed by Dutch law.

This product supplies an editable English-language termination agreement. Adapt the model to the arrangements made between the employer and employee and verify that the wording reflects Dutch employment law and the actual circumstances.

The wording may affect entitlement to Dutch unemployment benefits. Do not sign until the reason for termination, notice period, termination date, payments and all other consequences are clear.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

Resignation with immediate effect has serious legal and financial consequences. This editable model helps the employee record the urgent cause and communicate the resignation. Depending on the circumstances, issues may include compensation for the notice period and a transition payment.

Obtain legal advice before resigning, because an invalid or poorly documented resignation can affect income and benefit rights.

Document language: English. This editable Word document is supplied in English for use in employment matters governed by Dutch law.

The model is intended to record the agreed terms for ending employment under Dutch law. Subjects include the reason for dismissal, notice period, termination date, garden leave, severance payment, outstanding holiday entitlement, return of company property, restrictive covenants and final discharge.

Complete and review every clause carefully. The wording may affect entitlement to Dutch unemployment benefits and other rights.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This editable letter helps an employee state clearly and in writing that the settlement agreement is being revoked. Use it promptly, keep proof of delivery and verify which statutory deadline applies in the specific situation.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

The model helps an employee respond without prematurely accepting the proposed termination. It records that the employee remains available for work, seeks to preserve the wage position and requests reasonable time to review the proposal and obtain advice.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This employer-oriented model provides a basis for recording termination by mutual consent after two years of illness or occupational disability. Check that the statutory waiting period has ended, that any UWV measures or continuing obligations have been considered and that the agreement reflects the employee’s actual medical and benefit position.

Ending employment during or following illness can affect benefit entitlements. Both parties should obtain specialist advice before signing.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This model helps employer and employee record the agreed reduction in working hours and the consequences for salary, leave and other employment terms. The parties should state clearly whether the existing contract is amended or partly terminated and from which date.

A reduction in hours can affect entitlement to benefits and other employment rights. Obtain advice before signing.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This model provides a basis for recording an agreed termination where the employer relies on economic or organisational circumstances. The reason, initiative, notice period, termination date, payments and other arrangements should be stated accurately.

The agreement is an alternative to an agreed or formal dismissal route; it does not remove the need to assess the employee’s rights and possible unemployment-benefit consequences.

Document language: Dutch. This editable Word document is supplied in Dutch and is intended for use in the Netherlands. Make sure you fully understand the document and obtain legal advice or a translation before signing or submitting it.

This editable letter helps an employee challenge the validity of a probationary dismissal, state continued availability for work where appropriate and record a claim for continued payment of wages. Relevant issues may include whether a valid probation clause was agreed and whether the reason for dismissal is unlawful.

Deadlines can be short in dismissal cases. Obtain legal advice promptly.

Document language: English. This editable Word document is supplied in English for use in employment matters governed by Dutch law.

This model is intended for recording termination by mutual consent after two years of illness or occupational disability. Check that the statutory waiting period has ended, that any UWV measures or continuing obligations have been considered and that the wording reflects the employee’s actual medical and benefit position.

Ending employment during or following illness can affect benefit entitlements. Both parties should obtain specialist advice before signing.