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Draft translation. The rules concern Dutch employment law; have their application to your situation assessed. About our content
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This site gives general explanations of Dutch employment law. Articles link to official sources; your circumstances, contract and collective agreement remain relevant to your own question.

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  2. Publisher: UWVUWVuwv.nlhttps://www.uwv.nl/
  4. Publisher: Arboportaal · Ministerie van SZWArboportaalarboportaal.nlhttps://www.arboportaal.nl/

The source publications are in Dutch. All language editions cover Dutch law.

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