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Diversity and inclusion
Diversity data strategies need more than a one-size-fits-all approach from global employers
Pay transparency rules are making compliant employee diversity data collection an international business priority
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22/10/2026
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Employment and pensions
Holiday entitlement accrual for employees on a dormant employment contract in the Netherlands
Today, the Advocate General (A-G) at the Supreme Court issued a conclusion in case ECLI:NL:PHR:2026:984, addressing the preliminary (prejudiciële) question referred by the Subdistrict Court of Rotterdam on whether an incapacitated employee accrues holiday entitlement during a dormant employment contract (slapend dienstverband). A dormant employment contract arises where, after two years of incapacity for work, the employment contract has not been terminated and the employer is no longer obliged to continue paying salary.
09/10/2026
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Employment and pensions
Abolition of Dutch tax exemption for staff discounts requires reassessment of benefits
Employers should prepare for the proposed abolition of the WKR exemption for employee discounts to avoid unexpected costs and the need to urgently changing employment conditions
06/10/2026
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Product regulation and consumer protection
Leaked draft European Product Act gives the Commission direct enforcement powers and exposes marketplaces to liability as authorised representatives
Businesses should start discussing and preparing for significant changes, including fallback marketplace liability, direct Commission enforcement and penalties of up to 6% of worldwide turnover
01/10/2026
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