Being dismissed

If you are dismissed, this means your employer says you have to stop working. An employer can only do this if it has a good reason. Rules on dismissal In the Netherlands, there are rules that apply in the case of dismissal. Your employer cannot simply dismiss you. This decision is made by a court or UWV. Rules also apply if you are sick or pregnant. Reasons for dismissal Your employer is not allowed to simply dismiss you. There has to be a good reason: - The company does not have enough work - Your temporary contract is about to come to an end - You are sick and you have also been on sick leave for more than two years - You have done something at work that is against the law In some cases, a court or UWV has to decide whether your boss can dismiss you. I have been dismissed. What do I need to do? Always ask your employer for a letter or email that states why you have been dismissed. Check that the rules have been followed. Also check if you have a right to severance pay or to unemployment benefit from UWV. If you cannot work this out, ask Het Juridisch Loket, UWV or a union for help. Do I have a right to any money after being dismissed? Yes. You do in some cases. After being dismissed you might have a right to receive severance pay from your employer or unemployment benefit from UWV. This depends on your situation. UWV can explain what you have a right to and how to claim it. Can my employer dismiss me without a good reason? No. An employer is never allowed to dismiss someone without a good reason. There always has to be a good reason, such as not enough work or a …

In the Netherlands, dismissal means your work ends. This might be perhaps because your contract is coming to an end, or the company is not doing well, or you have done something wrong. You might hand in your resignation, or you might be dismissed. Temporary contract and dismissal A temporary contract automatically ends on the end date. Your employer must tell you your contract is ending at least one month before it ends. This is called a notice period. If it does not do this, it must pay you compensation. Permanent contract and dismissal If you have a permanent contract , your employer is not allowed to dismiss you without good reason. It is often a court or UWV that decides this. You normally have a right to severance pay .

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