December 30, 2024

Employment Law Changes for 2025 Explained!

Podcast

Podcast: Employment Law Changes for 2025 Explained!

In the last 2024 episode of CLINT | Littler Explains!, we explore the legislative and regulatory presents that the Dutch government have bestowed upon us and that will change the shape of the Netherlands’ labor and employment law landscape in 2025.

Our experts Michelle Engberts and Jasper Hoffstedde discuss key changes on the horizon, including changes to minium wages, severance pay, tax regulations and qualification of self-employed workers, non-compete clauses, illness and reintegration for SMEs, carbon dioxide reporting, employment premiums and evolving policies aimed at improving flexible workers’ and temps’ rights.

We’ll cover the implications of these changes for both employers and employees, discussing how businesses can prepare for upcoming legal changes. This episode provides crucial insights into what’s coming in 2025.

Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and ensure you’re prepared for the future legal landscape.

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About the author

Jasper works as an associate at CLINT | Littler. He studied Dutch law at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and has followed a Master’s degree in Employment and Enterprise law at the University of Amsterdam. Before Jasper started working as a paralegal at CLINT | Littler in 2017, he worked for a number of years at a law firm in Leiden. In addition to his studies, Jasper rowed fanatically. Among other things, he participated in the Dutch Championships.

Jasper Hoffstedde

+31 (0)6 280 24 654

jh@clintlittler.com

About the author

Michelle has obtained master’s degrees in both Labor Law and Constitutional and Administrative Law at Leiden University. Michelle has been a lawyer since 2020 and prior to that, gained labor law experience as a legal advisor. As a labor lawyer, Michelle advises on all aspects of collective and individual labor law. Michelle has a special interest in the labor law aspects of the various challenges facing employers, including underperformance, dismissal on business economic grounds and transactions. Michelle’s experience includes managing works council advisory trajectories, collective dismissal and harmonization of terms of employment post-transaction.

Michelle Engberts

+31 (0)20 820 0330

me@clintlittler.com