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Dutch Court Rules Service Contract as Employment, Awards €35,000

11/6/2025

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In the Netherlands, a court found that a contract for services constituted an employment contract.
The decision applied criteria from the Dutch Supreme Court's Deliveroo judgment, examining rights, obligations, and the parties' intentions.
It ruled the termination invalid and awarded the employee €35,000 in compensation.
The ruling signals that attempts to circumvent employment laws through corporate structures may not succeed.

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Story summary

In the Netherlands, a court found that a contract for services constituted an employment contract.
The decision applied criteria from the Dutch Supreme Court's Deliveroo judgment, examining rights, obligations, and the parties' intentions.
It ruled the termination invalid and awarded the employee €35,000 in compensation.
The ruling signals that attempts to circumvent employment laws through corporate structures may not succeed.