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Netherlands: Introduction to Dutch employment law

Is your company going to do business in the Netherlands and are you recruiting your first Dutch employee? Or do you want to gain basic knowledge of Dutch labour law? After attending this training course, you will know the outlines of Dutch labour law.

Virtual classroom

English

Beginner

03h00

645

* Discount for SD Worx customers! (Automatically added at checkout)

Goal

Is your company going to do business in the Netherlands and are you recruiting your first Dutch employee? Or do you want to gain basic knowledge of Dutch labour law? After attending this training course, you will know the outlines of Dutch labour law.

Target audience

This training course is aimed at foreign HR managers and HR staff. This training is also very suitable for English-speaking SME entrepreneurs with staff in the Netherlands.

This training can be used to claim NIRPA PE points: 45 points in the Training - Knowledge category

Approach

During this training course, our experts explain the main features of Dutch employment law.

Why should you join this course?

  • Understand the legal landscape of the Dutch employment law: Learn how to navigate and implement existing Dutch regulations effectively. 
  • Stay compliant: Ensure your employment processes in the Netherlands meet all legal requirements, reducing the risk of penalties and audits. 
  • Guidance from local experts: Our experts can offer practical advice and solutions based on their extensive experience. 
  • Gain comprehensive knowledge: Master key topics like dismissal law, collective labour agreements, illness or holidays in the Netherlands.

    Programme

    1. The employment contract
    2. Types of employment law
    3. Collective employment law
    4. Focus points for fixed-term employment contracts
    5. Wage
    6. Holidays
    7. Statutory leave
    8. Incapacity for work
    9. Dismissal law
    10. Transition fee

    This course is provided by SD Worx Nederland BV.

    Practical information

    Start dates and location(s)
    Webinar - 30th October 2025
    • Thursday, October 30, 2025 09:30 AM until 12:30 PM
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    Price
    645 Prices excluding VAT.
    *Discount of € 50 for SD Worx customers calculated during booking
    Info
    English
    Virtual classroom
    03h00
    Beginner
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    Trainers

    Jilly  El Moridi - Voesenek

    After completing her master's degree in employment law at Tilburg University, Jilly started working as an employment lawyer and privacy officer at an accountancy firm before joining SD Worx. Having also completed the course to become a Data Protection Officer, the training course for corporate lawyer and the post master in employment law (PALA), Jilly has enough knowledge to share and make the Dutch employment law as understandable and practical as possible!

    Marleen Maas

    Marleen graduated in 2012 from the University of Amsterdam with a master’s degree in employment law. With experience at a trade union, in private practice, and as in-house counsel in the corporate sector, she has a comprehensive understanding of the diverse interests in employment law cases. At SD Worx, Marleen delivers engaging training sessions, making complex legal topics clear and approachable through practical examples and a touch of humor.

    Brenda Den Hoed

    Francine UytdeHaag - Hasselaar