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New Employment Contract for the Netherlands

New Employment Contract Template for Netherlands

A comprehensive employment contract compliant with Dutch labor law (Burgerlijk Wetboek), establishing the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and employee in the Netherlands. This document incorporates all mandatory elements required by Dutch legislation, including working hours, salary, benefits, leave entitlements, and notice periods. It ensures compliance with local employment regulations while protecting both employer and employee interests through clear definition of rights, obligations, and working conditions. The contract includes provisions for data protection under GDPR and references to applicable collective labor agreements where relevant.

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What is a New Employment Contract?

This New Employment Contract template is designed for use when establishing new employment relationships in the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with Dutch labor law requirements. It serves as the primary document defining the employment relationship and should be used when hiring new permanent or fixed-term employees in Dutch jurisdictions. The contract incorporates all essential elements required under Dutch law (as per Article 7:655 of the Dutch Civil Code), including position details, working hours, remuneration, leave entitlements, and notice periods. It is particularly important as Dutch employment law provides significant employee protections and requires specific terms to be documented in writing. This template includes provisions addressing modern workplace considerations such as data privacy (GDPR compliance), remote working arrangements, and digital communication policies, while maintaining flexibility for customization based on specific role requirements and company policies.

What sections should be included in a New Employment Contract?

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and reference to any prior agreements or negotiations

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Position and Duties: Job title, role description, and main responsibilities

5. Commencement and Duration: Start date, type of contract (fixed-term/indefinite), and probationary period if applicable

6. Place of Work: Primary work location and any flexibility arrangements

7. Working Hours: Standard working hours, days, and flexibility arrangements

8. Salary and Benefits: Base salary, payment frequency, holiday allowance, and other standard benefits

9. Holidays and Leave: Annual leave entitlement and public holidays

10. Illness and Incapacity: Sick leave procedures and sick pay arrangements

11. Pension: Pension scheme details and contributions

12. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding company confidential information

13. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights regarding work-related intellectual property

14. Data Protection: GDPR compliance and personal data processing

15. Notice Period: Notice requirements for termination by either party

16. Governing Law: Specification of Dutch law as governing law and jurisdiction

17. Entire Agreement: Integration clause and relationship to other documents

What sections are optional to include in a New Employment Contract?

1. Company Car: Terms for provision and use of a company car, if applicable

2. Bonus Scheme: Performance-related bonus arrangements, if offered

3. Stock Options: Share option or other equity participation schemes, if offered

4. Non-Competition: Post-employment competition restrictions, if required

5. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees/clients post-employment

6. International Travel: Terms for international work assignments or travel

7. Training and Development: Specific training requirements and study cost arrangements

8. Flexible Working: Specific arrangements for flexible or hybrid working

9. Commission Structure: Details of commission arrangements for sales roles

10. Collective Labor Agreement: Reference to applicable CAO if relevant

What schedules should be included in a New Employment Contract?

1. Schedule 1 - Job Description: Detailed description of role, responsibilities, and reporting lines

2. Schedule 2 - Remuneration Package: Detailed breakdown of salary components and benefits

3. Schedule 3 - Company Policies: Key company policies including IT, social media, and expense policies

4. Schedule 4 - Bonus Scheme Rules: Detailed rules and calculations for bonus arrangements

5. Schedule 5 - Company Car Policy: Details of company car scheme and usage rules

6. Appendix A - Confidentiality Agreement: Detailed confidentiality obligations

7. Appendix B - Data Protection Notice: GDPR-compliant data processing notice

8. Appendix C - Employee Handbook Reference: Reference to and key points from employee handbook

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Publisher

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Document Type

Employment Contract

Cost

Free to use
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