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Navigating Redundancy in the Netherlands: A Guide for Expats

Facing redundancy can be a challenging experience, particularly for expats who may also have to consider the implications for their work permits or residency rights. Understanding your rights and the processes involved can help you navigate this difficult situation more effectively. This guide outlines key...

GMW: Reorganisation and redundancy in the Netherlands

Employees in the Netherlands enjoy strong legal rights. They can only be dismissed for a limited number of reasons (grounds). One such reason for dismissal is redundancy for business economic reasons, for example during a company reorganisation. This article explains the process employers must follow...

It started with a dog named Sunny

In 1935, Sunny began accompanying a blind brush maker in Amsterdam to and from the factory where he worked. The 10-month-old Malinois mix was the first graduate of what would become the Koninklijk Nederlands Geleidehonden Fonds – KNGF (Royal Dutch Guide Dog Fund), the first...