Building a team is about more than just finding the right people; it’s about creating a safe and legally sound environment for everyone involved. Whether you are working with fellow students, hiring your first intern, or managing a group of passionate volunteers, Employment Law (Arbeidsrecht) provides the rules of engagement.
What is Employment Law?
In the Netherlands, the relationship between an organization and the people working for it is strictly regulated by the Dutch Civil Code. For student teams, the challenge often lies in distinguishing between different types of relationships: is someone an employee, a freelancer (ZZP), a student-intern, or a volunteer? Each category has different rights regarding pay, taxes, and liability.
What we can help you with:
We help you structure your team professionally while staying compliant with Dutch labor regulations. Our expertise includes:
- Volunteer Agreements (Vrijwilligersovereenkomsten): Most student teams run on passion. We help you draft agreements that clearly state the voluntary nature of the work, preventing the relationship from accidentally being classified as a formal (and costly) employment contract.
- Internship Agreements (Stageovereenkomsten): Ensuring that the focus remains on learning rather than working, which is crucial under Dutch law to avoid minimum wage claims.
- Working Conditions & Liability: Understanding your responsibility as a ‘pseudo-employer’ for the safety and well-being of your team members during projects or events.
- Termination of Collaboration: How to professionally and legally end a collaboration when a student leaves the team or the project ends.
Free for students who want to innovate
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Assistance with all business-related legal issues
Why choose us?
