Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

The labour market is subject to rapid developments that make it challenging to attract and retain good people. As an employer, how can you ensure that you stay ahead of the field? Good employment conditions, effective employment participation and a safe working environment will provide you with a solid foundation! We specialise in Employment and Employment Participation, and will be happy to assist you with these challenging matters. Numerous enterprises, employers, HR professionals and employees have come to us for advice and guidance. Much of our work for a long time has involved preventing and resolving disputes and problems, and we have done so with a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction.

Employment

Employment concerns people and organisations, how they relate to one another, and how they respond to the rapid developments they experience. The scope of employment law is far greater than work alone. Read more

Employment Participation

Effective employment participation is a key factor in the optimal performance of every organisation. It ensures improved results and reduced risks. We use our passion for employment participation to help arrive at mutually supported decisions that serve the interests of both the organisation and its employees. Read more

Mediation

Mediation is an excellent tool for arriving at an effective solution by mutual consultation. The mediator guides the parties involved in finding a sustainable solution that they propose themselves. It is fast, efficient, and less costly. Read more

Cases

Facilitating a merger between part of a Dutch service provider in the travel sector and a similar sister company in Germany
This involved providing the Dutch director with advice on the employment law aspects of the merger and documenting these, in cooperation with other aspects.

Establishing the employment participation structure for an IT group
Together with the management and employment participation bodies, we advised on an employment participation structure that would align with the restructured group.

Mediation in the event of disrupted cooperation and labour relations
We provide mediation in team situations, whether between employee and supervisor, between colleagues, or within the Management Team. As an MfN (Netherlands Federation of Mediators) Register mediator, we guide the mediation to seek a sustainable solution that prevents further breakdown or escalation. The goal is to achieve a win-win solution that is supported by all parties involved.
 

‘De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat gives very professional and perfectly up-to date advice on all kinds of labour law questions and projects for us. They are dedicated, responsive, honest in their advice for how to act best in different situations.’

Legal 500

2025

‘De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat approaches cases in a very practical way combined with sound in-depth knowledge. The whole team is very focussed on the clients' needs and is highly responsive.'

Legal 500

2025

‘Renate Vink-Dijkstra is a very open, social and knowledgeable person who can help and support us with all kind of questions. She's really open and direct which is highly appreciated because it makes things directly clear so we can act on it. ’

Legal 500

2025

“De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat's lawyers provide excellent and outstanding expertise, in particular in the field of employment law for international clients. I had the opportunity to work with them and I would like to outline their responsiveness, practical approach and sound advice.”

Legal 500

2025

“The employment practice at De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat is distinguished by its personalised, client-focused approach. What makes it truly unique is the team's deep understanding of both the legal and human aspects of employment matters. They take the time to fully understand each client’s industry, culture, and specific challenges, ensuring that their legal advice is not only compliant with current laws but also aligned with the client’s broader business objectives."

Legal 500

2025

“Jaouad Seghrouchni is practical and hands-on. He understands what clients are looking for. He is always happy to talk on the phone.”

Legal 500

2023

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

HR in Healthcare – 1. Recruitment Process and the Duty of Due Diligence

10 September 2025

In the Netherlands, nearly 1.7 million people work in healthcare. And yet, there is still a significant staff shortage. These shortages present new challenges for executives and HR professionals. In practice, we see this sometimes leading to the recruitment of healthcare employees who ultimately turn out not to be well-suited for the sector. In this blog series, we will address a variety of employment law issues that may arise, from recruitment through to the termination of employment.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Accrual of Vacation During Long-Term Illness: What Employers Need to Know

9 September 2025

Does an employee continue to accrue vacation even after two years of illness? The answer is yes, and this has important implications for employers.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Employee Participation in Healthcare – From Formal Obligation to Effective Dialogue!

4 September 2025

Recently, the Innovation and Advisory Committee (IAC) of the Governance Committee for Healthcare published the report “Participation and Co-Determination in Healthcare: Towards Innovative Forms of (Co-)Decision-Making?''  The report makes clear that within the healthcare sector there is a need for more flexible, tailor-made, and integrated approaches to organizing participation and co-determination. Based on this report, Renate Vink-Dijkstra, together with Mirella Minkman, Michiel van Berckel Smit, and Daniel Waarsenburg, authored an article for the journal Goed Bestuur en Toezicht (Good Governance and Supervision). The central question addressed is how to ensure that participation is not merely a statutory obligation, but also a source of improved decision-making and genuine engagement.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

OR Live 2025

8 oktober 2025 09:15 - 15:00, Fokker Terminal, Den Haag

OR Live is the largest exhibition and workshop event for Works Councils. Are you a Works Council member or an official secretary? Then join us on 8 October 2025!
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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Flex work

6 november 2025 09:00

There are many discussions about the difference between an independent worker and an employee. Especially, given the fact that the Dutch Tax Administration will increase its enforcement of false employment as per 1 January 2025.
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