Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (JD Supra Netherlands)

Using fixed-term employment contracts has become more expensive for employers as a result of new regulations introduced in the Netherlands on January 1, 2020.

The Netherlands is one of the few places in the world where dismissing an employee requires prior authorization from the government (unless it is done summarily for urgent cause). In order to dismiss an employee for poor performance or misconduct, an employer must submit an application to the Cantonal Court.