Legal Advise and Employment Advice in Netherlands

By: Together Abroad 07-02-2013 12:28 PM
Categories: Tips for internationals,


Legal Advise and Employment Advice in Netherlands
There are several areas of legal advice that may be important to you when you are an expat in the Netherlands and it is important to ensure that you know your rights and the laws of the land and the work-place before taking up assignment.

One of the first areas that you must be fully aware of when in the Netherlands is your immigration status. You must be absolutely clear on the terms of your residency permit and work permit and be careful not to breach them. If you have come from outside the EU you may have restrictions on who you can work for, how long you can stay for and the type of work you can do. Be careful, some work permits literally only permit you to work under a specific job title and if you wanted to change role within your current company even, you might need to check with the authorities.

Unless you have moved to the Netherlands with an expatriate employment contract which is governed by the laws of your own country, you will be subject to the employment rules and laws of the Netherlands. You need to make sure you are fully aware of all the laws relating to employment contracts, employee conduct and protection against dismissal.

And finally, you need to familiarize yourself with the laws of the land which govern your action in both public places and in domestic environments.

We realize that there is a lot to consider here in terms of legal advice and we have prepared a list of employment law and general legal resources /contacts who you can contact for further advice/support if you are encountering any legal related issues when in The Netherlands.

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For an expat moving to the Netherlands, getting the right direction is very important. It's important that one knows which steps and direction to take. Linda is an exceptionally talent counselor, her advice has helped me land a job within a week of coming to the Netherlands. I am grateful for her mentoring and look forward to a great working relationship in the future.

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Together Abroad provided expert advice on personal branding including developing a top-notch, market-aware CV, highly tailored job applications, and approach strategies with potential employers in the Netherlands. Furthermore, I found them be highly knowledgeable in key related fields such as recruitment strategy, immigration law, contracts, labor agreements, and (un)employment benefits. I would recommend Together Abroad to anyone who needs professional help with transitioning to a new career.

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If you are going to enlist the services of a "Career Coach" look no further. The only person you want in your corner is Linda van Orsouw. As an expat, you absolutely want to work with a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional who knows their way around the Dutch career/employment/job market. Linda assisted me in writing and positioning my CV, helped me organize and prioritize my list of opportunities, coached me through mock interviews and was there when I got offered a senior position only 2 months later. When asked I will only refer to Linda and "Togetherabroad".

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Lead Workplace Strategy Consultant 

 

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