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.
 

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‘What I really appreciated about the firm was that they kept things practical and didn’t make matters bigger than they needed to be. The firm consistently provided concise and straightforward answers to my questions, allowing me to take action right away.’

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2026

‘I really appreciated that my lawyer approached our collaboration as a partnership.’

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2026

‘A large and high quality team capable of taking on the most complex of matters.’

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2026

‘De Clercq Advocaten Notariaat’s employment practice stands out for its expertise, responsiveness, and practical approach. The team is knowledgeable across all areas of employment law and provides advice that is both legally sound and easy to implement in practice.’

Legal 500

2026

''I like working with Jaouad Seghrouchni. He is very friendly to work with. His advice is clear and to the point.''

Legal 500

2026

''Eveline Bakker and Renate Vink-Dijkstra were very flexible and experts in their field. They understood our problems and helped us through the difficult case. They were very empathetic.''

Legal 500

2026

''I have worked with Jaouad Seghrouchni, an individual that is clearly a stand-out lawyer. He is responsive, approachable and always on the ball. In addition, his pragmatic approach and analytical skills help him to easily translate and process complex matters.''

Legal 500

2026

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Pay transparency: a good idea… but does it actually work?

9 April 2026

Plans for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive are on the way. Employers will soon be required to be more transparent about salaries, make pay differences visible, and take action where necessary. That sounds logical, as there is little debate that equal pay for equal work should be the guiding principle. However, the Council of State has raised several significant concerns about the legislative proposal - and these are relevant for every employer.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Employee participation in 2025: the key themes at a glance

8 January 2026

In 2025 as well, courts have regularly ruled on issues relating to employee participation. In this blog, we discuss the most notable judgments on the basis of five (recurring) current themes.

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Employment, Employee Participation & Mediation

Meet the team: Renate Vink-Dijkstra

6 January 2026

In this section, each month we introduce a colleague from the Labour, Employee Participation & Mediation team. This month it is the turn of Renate Vink-Dijkstra, partner and lawyer within the Labour & Employee Participation team. Curious about her story and what drives her? Then read on quickly!

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