Your employer is offering a settlement agreement. Read why you should not sign straight away, what a fully substantiated ground for dismissal is and what to check.
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Your employer is offering a settlement agreement. Read why you should not sign straight away, what a fully substantiated ground for dismissal is and what to check.
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In 85% of cases, the employer reimburses the full legal costs. Read why, and what to do if your settlement agreement includes no contribution or too low a contribution.
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In almost all cases, you are entitled to unemployment benefit (WW) after a settlement agreement. Read what the agreement must state, how much you receive and where it goes wrong.
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The transition payment is one third of a month's salary per year of service, capped at EUR 102,000 in 2026. Read what counts and when a higher payment is achievable.
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At senior level, the biggest financial interest in a settlement agreement often lies in your bonus, RSUs or options. Read what the plan rules determine and why good leaver status matters.
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A PIP does not automatically mean dismissal, but it is often the first step towards a dismissal file. Read how to respond, whether to sign and when your position is strong.
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While you are ill, you are protected against dismissal. Read what you do and do not have to tell your employer, what mediation does and why you should not simply sign a settlement agreement.
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In a large reorganisation with a social plan, the room to negotiate is often small; in a small one, often large. Read what the UWV assesses and what to look out for.
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For a settlement agreement, you do not need an advocaat. Read the difference between an employment lawyer (advocaat) and an employment law specialist (jurist), and how to choose.
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Fixed prices excl. VAT: settlement check EUR 875, short negotiation EUR 1,450, strong negotiation EUR 1,950. In 85% of cases, the employer reimburses the full legal costs.
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AI helps you understand your settlement agreement, but negotiating and assessing your position remain human work. Read where things go wrong and how to protect your privacy.
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