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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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  2. Publisher: Nederlandse orde van advocaten (NOvA)NOvA: preparation for choosing a lawyeradvocatenorde.nlhttps://www.advocatenorde.nl/advocaat-nodig

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

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