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Employment Law

Pels Rijcken has one of the largest teams of employment lawyers in the Netherlands. They assist private and public employers, such as (listed) companies, NGOs, ministries, large municipalities, independent administrative bodies and regulatory authorities. The employment lawyers have extensive knowledge of and experience in fields including: dismissals, discrimination, integrity, fraud, co-determination, whistle-blowers, social security, employer liability, strikes, reorganisations, acquisitions, the legal status of the director under the articles of association and flexible employment relationships.

Employment law attorneys team

The team is regularly called in by directors and legal and HR professionals to prevent or solve problems in the field of employment law. Pels Rijcken's employment law team combines excellent knowledge in the field of employment law with a keen awareness of political and administrative law issues. Our attorneys look beyond the law, discuss options with clients, and come up with a solution.

Employment Law Blog

Pels Rijcken's employment law attorneys share their employment law expertise on the Employment Law Blog (in Dutch). On this site, they identify and comment on changes in employment laws and regulations as well as court decisions.

Recommendations

  • The firm is engaged in the largest and most complex employment projects in the Netherlands on a daily basis. - Chambers Europe, 2025
  • It represents a unique range of clients with the highest profiles. - Chambers Europe 2025
  • "The team stands out compared to others due to its highly skilled individuals, excellent knowledge and quick responses." - The Legal 500, 2024
  • "Pragmatic and very practical, with in-depth knowledge of the client’s needs and understanding of different aspects of the types of work within the company. Easily able to communicate at different levels, which makes them very easy to work with." - The Legal 500, 2024
  • "The Pels Rijcken team is very approachable. They have attention to detail and great analytical skill." - Chambers Europe, 2024
  • "Pels Rijcken's speciality is handling complex matters." - Chambers Europe, 2024