Employment law

Legal considerations throughout the employee journey

Employment law applies throughout the entire employment relationship. When hiring an employee, you want clear agreements in place. When an employee is underperforming, you need to provide appropriate guidance and carefully document the process. And in the event of a reorganisation, conflict or dismissal, you need to know what is legally possible and how to manage the process correctly.

These issues rarely exist in isolation. Underperformance may, for example, be linked to unclear expectations or management. An employment dispute can affect both the team and day-to-day operations. And harmonising employment terms and conditions often becomes relevant following an acquisition, merger or other organisational change.

As an employer, you also have legal obligations when an employee is on long-term sick leave. In these situations, you need to understand at an early stage which steps are required and what the consequences of different decisions may be.

Identifying legal risks and making informed decisions

OneLane helps you identify legal risks early and prepare decisions carefully. We explain what the legal framework means for your specific situation and translate it into practical steps.

We draft and review employment contracts, HR policies, settlement agreements (vaststellingsovereenkomst) and other employment-related documents. We also support employers with underperformance, case documentation, dismissal, employment disputes, employee representation and changes to employment terms and conditions.

We also advise you during larger organisational changes. This may include harmonising employment terms following an acquisition, reorganisation or merger, as well as addressing the employment law implications that come with these changes. If a dispute leads to proceedings before the Dutch subdistrict court, we can advise on the legal strategy and, where appropriate, represent you in the proceedings.

Know where you stand before you act

When dealing with an employment law issue, you first need to understand your position. We therefore start by carefully assessing the situation. What has been agreed? What has been documented in writing? How strong is the case file? Which interests are involved? And what outcome are you aiming for?

Based on this assessment, we determine the most suitable route together. Sometimes this means further strengthening the case file or improving how conversations with an employee are documented. In other cases, negotiation or a settlement agreement may be more appropriate. And if the parties are unable to reach an agreement, proceedings before the Dutch subdistrict court may be necessary.

This gives you legal advice that goes beyond theory and provides a practical way forward. Legally sound and suited to your business, your employees and the situation you are dealing with.