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An incredible connection

“Like many internationals who move around, I felt somehow misplaced,” says Janine Beukes-Almeida, a volunteer at ACCESS. “Like I had forgotten where I belonged. That was until I moved to the Netherlands and began researching my family history.” Beginning the search “Growing up I heard...

How a Lost Dog Helped Me Connect With My Dutch Neighbourhood

It was a normal weekend morning. Well, not very normal because this time my husband was away. When I say normal, I mean a morning when our dear dog Salsa (yes, her name is in honour to Latin music and the hot chilli sauces I...

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...