Discuss a settlement agreement
Employment Law in the Netherlands

☐ I have the full proposal and all attachments.
☐ I have checked the reason for termination and who initiated it.
☐ I have had the end date and notice period assessed.
☐ I have checked compensation, holiday days and final settlement arrangements.
☐ I have discussed the effects on sickness, unemployment benefits and my finances.
☐ I have checked the statutory cooling-off period and time for legal advice.

General information. Not a substitute for personal legal advice.

Our editorial team compiled this checklist using the sources listed below as a starting point.

Sources and editorial notes
Sources current as of: October 17, 2026
1. UWV: WW na ontslag en de vaststellingsovereenkomst
Publisher: UWV
https://www.uwv.nl/nl/ww/ww-na-ontslag
2. Rijksoverheid: ontslagregels en wederzijds goedvinden
Publisher: Rijksoverheid
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/themas/werk/ontslag/nieuwe-regels-ontslagrecht
The source publications are in Dutch. All language editions cover Dutch law.