Wyke Schilstra
Associate Director , Lawyer, The Netherlands
Wyke Schilstra is an employment lawyer with extensive experience in advising both Dutch and international companies across a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on Life Sciences and Healthcare.
Expertise
Wyke advises clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including individual and collective dismissals, reorganisations, transfers of undertaking, works council matters, and the management of sick employees. Wyke advises with a solution-oriented approach, helping clients navigate complex employment issues in a practical and effective manner.
Background
Wyke has been admitted to the Dutch Bar since 2017. She graduated from the University of Groningen with an LL.M. in private law and employment law, and successfully completed the Postgraduate Course on Employment Law at the University of Amsterdam/Erasmus University in 2022. Wyke is a member of the Association for Employment Lawyers in the Netherlands (VAAN).
Infosys
Advised Infosys on a strategic partnership with ABN AMRO, including the acquisition of a majority-stake in Stater.
Insights
Employment and pensions
How Dutch law sets out clear options when staff Reporting Sick After Notice of Termination
Employers have more recourse than many assume when staff report sick after dismissal proceedings begin
24/04/2026
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4m
Employment and pensions
Proposed requirement by the Dutch legislator: Employers must have a code of conduct
On 18 February 2025, the internet consultation for the Bill on the Code of Conduct for Unwanted Behaviour was launched...
25/03/2025
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2m
Employment and pensions
Workplace harassment and bullying: Dutch legal responsibilities and prevention strategies
How does Dutch law define harassment and what steps can employers take to foster a respectful and safe workplace?
21/08/2024
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2m
Employment and pensions
Dutch employers will need to report employee's work-related CO2 emissions from July
A time-consuming search for data at the time of the reporting deadline can, however, be avoided
16/05/2024
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2m
Employment and pensions
How to bridge the gap in gender pay in the Netherlands to avoid surprises
Employers should prepare for impending legislation to avoid only having the option of upping salaries to bridge the gap
15/03/2024
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3m
Employment and pensions
Dutch Supreme Court clarifies rules on reduction of vacation days of a sick employee
Employers will have more clarity on what to do if an employee becomes ill when a vacation request is already...
30/11/2023
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2m
Employment and pensions
Whistleblower protection extended in the Netherlands
Employers with 50-plus employees are likely to have to amend their whistleblowers' policy
06/02/2023
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3m
Employment and pensions
New legislation on reclaiming training costs and 'ancillary activities' clauses: are your employment agreements ready?
Employers will need to check their employment agreements as EU Directive containing various employment law obligations is to be implemented
26/04/2022
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2m
Employment and pensions
Extended NOW 3.0 scheme continues support for employers during Covid-19 pandemic
The updated wage subsidy scheme contains new details and differences to NOW 2.0 and 1.0
16/10/2020
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4m
Employment and pensions
NOW 2.0 | Details of extended wage subsidy scheme reveal important differences from NOW 1.0
The final text of the Temporary Emergency Bridging Measure to Preserve Employment 2.0 (the NOW 2.0) was published by the...
29/06/2020
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4m
Managing Covid-19
Dutch government offers more detail on the NOW employers' emergency fund
The government's update on its temporary fund for employers gives further information for businesses on how to use the scheme...
01/04/2020
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3m
Managing Covid-19
Dutch Government replaces working time reduction scheme with new scheme
If you have questions about how the coronavirus is impacting your business, please contact our experts.
18/03/2020
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1m
