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Mind the gap in residence permit

When it comes to migration law, following the correct process is the best way to prevent problems. One common problem is a residence gap; an interruption of your continuous stay in the Netherlands. In practice, once you have a residence gap the damage is done;...

Expatkamp: Learn Dutch while having fun this summer! (6-16 years)

Expatkamp, an initiative of YES (Young Expat Services) one of ACCESS’ new partners, is an activity planned for Dutch children living abroad (and back in NL for the summer) and expat children living in the Netherlands who attend an international or local Dutch school and...

ACCESS’ Childbirth Preparation Courses continue to grow, flourish and evolve

2019 has been another record year for ACCESS’ popular childbirth preparation courses, offered in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. This past year has seen a 15% increase in the number of parents ACCESS Trainers in the cities above have supported in their journey to...

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...

When to call a lawyer about work

When you’re confronted with an unpleasant situation in the workplace, as an expat it can be difficult to be sure of your rights and how to respond. So when exactly should you involve a lawyer? Here are four situations when you would be wise to...