Employment law solicitor

What does an employment lawyer do?

An employment lawyer specialises in legal issues relating to employment relationships. This can include matters such as dismissal procedures, drafting or assessing employment contracts, disputes about terms of employment, or conflicts in the workplace. Whether you are an employer who needs clear legal advice or an employee facing a labour dispute, an employment lawyer can offer tailored advice, negotiate on your behalf and represent you in legal proceedings if necessary.

At Fruytier, we understand how far-reaching employment law issues can be. Our specialist solicitors are ready to represent your interests and ensure a fair solution.

When should you engage an employment law solicitor as an employer or entrepreneur?

As an employer or entrepreneur, you may also be confronted with complex employment law issues. These include:

Dismissal procedures: Dismissing an employee can be legally complicated. We ensure that the process is conducted correctly and carefully.
Employment contracts and terms and conditions: Have your contracts and staff regulations drawn up or checked by a specialist to ensure that you comply with all legal requirements.
Disputes with staff: We offer practical solutions in the event of conflicts with employees regarding, for example, performance, illness or terms of employment.
Reorganisation and collective dismissal: Planning a reorganisation? Our solicitors will guide you through the process, including advice on the Collective Redundancy Notification Act (WMCO). At Fruytier Lawyers in Business, we have years of experience in supporting employers and entrepreneurs. Thanks to our legal expertise, we ensure that your business interests are well protected. See also our page on corporate law for additional information.

When should you engage an employment lawyer as an employee?

There are various situations in which you can engage the help of an employment lawyer, for example:

Dismissal cases: Unfair dismissal, imminent dismissal or an incorrect severance payment? Our solicitors will help you safeguard your rights.
Labour disputes: In the event of tensions in the workplace or problems with colleagues or managers, it is important to seek professional advice.
Employment contracts: Whether it concerns drawing up, amending or terminating a contract, a solicitor will ensure that everything is legally correct and works to your advantage.
Illness and reintegration: Do you have questions about your rights and obligations in the event of long-term illness or problems surrounding reintegration? We will guide you through the process.

See also our page on dismissal law for more information about what we can do for you in this area.

What are the advantages of legal advice in employment law?

Legal advice offers several advantages:

Clarity: A solicitor can clearly explain the rights and obligations of both parties.
Conflict prevention: By seeking advice in good time, disputes can often be resolved at an early stage, preventing lengthy proceedings.

What pitfalls can you avoid by seeking legal advice on employment law issues?

By seeking legal advice in good time, the following pitfalls can be avoided:

Unclear contracts: The lack of clear agreements can lead to differences in interpretation and conflicts.
Non-compliance with legal procedures: For example, failing to correctly record a probationary period or non-competition clause can render them invalid.
Inability to terminate: the lack of agreements regarding early termination can lead to unnecessarily high termination costs.
Incorrect assessment of rights and obligations: Without legal advice, parties may overestimate or underestimate their position, leading to unnecessary escalation.

Engaging an employment lawyer helps to avoid these pitfalls and ensures that employment law issues are handled in a legally correct manner.

Advantages of a specialist employment lawyer

A solicitor who specialises in employment law has in-depth knowledge of the legislation and can guide you in finding the best solution. This offers the following advantages:

Expert advice: You will immediately get a clear picture of your rights and obligations.
Strategic approach: We identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case and develop a plan that suits your situation.
Negotiation expertise: In the event of labour disputes or negotiations on terms of employment, we ensure that your interests are optimally represented.

With our expertise, we help you not only to obtain legal certainty, but also peace of mind and confidence in the outcome.

Why Fruytier?

At Fruytier Lawyers in Business, based in Amsterdam, we combine years of experience with a personal approach. Our solicitors listen to your story, think along with you and work with you to find the best solution. Thanks to our broad team, we also have other specialists in-house, such as privacy law solicitors and corporate law solicitors, for situations where multiple areas of law converge.

Contact our employment lawyers in Amsterdam

Do you have any questions or would you like some no-obligation advice from an employment lawyer? Contact us today via our contact page or call us directly. We are based in Amsterdam and ready to help you, regardless of where your company is located.

Authors: Employment lawyers Judy Sliepen and Myrddin van Westendorp