Employment law
Bavelaar Advocaten & Rechtsanwälte advises employers and directors on Dutch and German employment law, from employment contracts to the dismissal of a director. We specialise in cross-border work between the Netherlands and Germany and litigate in both countries.
Dutch and German employment law differ on fundamental points, and anyone who works across the border or hires staff there has to deal with both. Our lawyers (advocaten) and Rechtsanwälte advise and litigate in both countries.
Staff across the border, rules from two countries
A Dutch employee at a German branch, a German director of a Dutch B.V.: the question of which employment law applies and which dismissal protection is relevant soon arises. We clarify those differences and make sure that contracts, decisions and terminations hold up in both countries.
What is it about?
Dutch and German in a single file
Employers with staff on both sides of the border benefit from one firm that knows both legal systems. We draft contracts that work in both countries, guide the dismissal of directors of Dutch and German legal entities and, where necessary, litigate before the Dutch or German employment courts.
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Frequently asked questions about employment law
Dutch employees working for a company in Germany are generally subject to German employment law. That may be different if the parties have made a choice of law, although the employee will then often still be protected by the mandatory German rules. We assess your situation.
Yes. We draft German employment contracts and review existing ones, so that they comply with German law.
With a director, both company law and employment law come into play. We guide the decision-making and the termination, for B.V.s, N.V.s, GmbHs and AGs.
Our employment law practice focuses mainly on employers and directors. Employees with a cross-border question are also welcome to contact us.
Yes. Our firm includes Rechtsanwälte who assist you in proceedings in Germany.
Contact Mr. Dr. Paul Bavelaar LL.M