The forthcoming changes to Dutch dismissal law have been
discussed in politics and the media. The government intends that
these changes will strengthen the position of flexible workers and
that the Unemployment Insurance Act will make it easier for people
to find work. The most significant elements of the new Act are
discussed below.
Changes from 1 January 2015
A number of changes are being introduced, to restrict
'flexible employment' as far as possible, so that more
employees can work towards obtaining a permanent contract more
quickly than under the existing legislation to give them greater
job security. These changes are outlined below:
1. Probationary period
Probationary periods will no longer be permitted for fixed term
contracts of up to six months.
