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Can your employer refuse to pay your bonus? A recent Dutch Court decision explained

Employment contracts or bonus schemes often state that it is up to the employer to decide whether an employee is entitled to a bonus. This is commonly referred to as a discretionary power. In practice, entitlement to a bonus can give rise to disputes. The...

Vrijheidsmuseum Freedom Museum

Perched on a hill in the green countryside of Groesbeek near Nijmegen, Arnhem and the German border, the Freedom Museum seems, at first sight, to be covered by a massive white parachute.

Plastic pollution and the use of plastic in today’s society 

      One goal of a recent student exchange between eighth-graders from the German International School The Hague and St Kilian’s German School in Dublin was to discover more about the use of plastic and to cultivate awareness in dealing with plastic in their everyday lives.  The questions Students from both schools worked together on a questionnaire inspired by...

Unlocking career opportunities: The power of volunteering

In today’s competitive job market, job seekers are constantly searching for ways to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression on potential employers. One often-overlooked strategy that can make a significant difference in your job search is volunteering. There are many multifaceted...

Arts: Literary festivals to lift our spirits

The Netherlands’ top cultural festivals get creative to provide engaging, relevant, entertaining content, despite continuing social restrictions. Read more about it here