The Hague, 4th November 2024 - Diplomat Magazine, in collaboration with Russell Advocaten and supported by Leonardo Royal Hotel, successfully hosted its traditional seminar...
6 clauses that should be included in an employment contract
Diplomat Magazine recently conducted an interesting interview with our longstanding partner, Jan Dop, from Russell...
Employers should not rely solely on Certificates of Conduct (VOGs) when assessing the reliability of job candidates, according to legal experts Jan Dop and Erika van Zadelhof. VOGs, which detail an individual's criminal record, are a "snapshot" and offer "false security", the pair wrote in Dutch legal publication Accountancy Vanmorgen. They suggested that periodic applications for VOGs could help employers ensure staff remain suitable for their roles, but warned that this would not cover all risks, as employees could still commit offences. Continuous screening is required in certain industries, including childcare and taxi services.
By Roy Lie Atjam
Russell Advocaten, a corporate full-service law firm in Amsterdam, and Diplomat Magazine organized their annual seminar-workshop for embassies and consulates. The...
Employees are entitled to receive information about their employment conditions. Which information does this concern? When and how does the employee have to receive...