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Urgent Cause Dismissal Rotterdam

Dismissal on the spot in Rotterdam for urgent cause: theft, violence, absenteeism. Statutory rules, examples and procedures at the Rotterdam District Court.

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Urgent Cause in Employment Law Rotterdam

An **urgent cause** allows employers in Rotterdam to dismiss an employee **immediately** and **without notice period**. This applies in cases of **serious misconduct** that irreparably damage the employment relationship or directly threaten business operations. Examples include theft, fraud, aggression or structural misconduct. In the Rotterdam region, the **Rotterdam District Court** (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) handles many of these cases. ---

Statutory Regulation of Urgent Cause

The basis is **Article 7:678 DCC**. Dismissal on the spot is permitted in cases of: 1. **Serious negligence**, such as: - **Theft** or **fraud** in the warehouse or office. - **Aggression** or **threats** against colleagues or visitors. - **Prolonged unexplained absenteeism** without a doctor's certificate. - **Leakage of trade secrets** to competitors. 2. Situations in which cooperation becomes **immediately impossible**. > **Tip for Rotterdam:** An urgent cause must be **fact-based**. In disputes, you can go to the **Rotterdam Legal Aid Office** (Westblaak 180) for free advice. ---

Practical Examples from Rotterdam Cases

  1. Theft in shop or warehouse: A cashier in Rotterdam-Centre who steals products can be dismissed on the spot based on CCTV footage.
  2. Workplace violence: Physical confrontations on a construction site at Maasvlakte justify dismissal on the spot.
  3. Frequent absenteeism: Employees in the port who repeatedly skip work without reason risk dismissal after warnings and reintegration attempts.
  4. Betrayal of trust relationship: Passing on customer data from a Rotterdam trading company to rivals.
  5. Safety risks: Non-compliance with rules in Rotterdam industry, such as ignoring lockout procedures.
> **Note:** Proportionality is key. One-off mistakes rarely lead to dismissal. ---

Rights and Obligations in Urgent Dismissal

Employer in Rotterdam

- **Immediate dismissal** without transition payment possible. - Provide evidence via **cameras, witnesses** or logs. - No warning required, unless the collective agreement provides otherwise.

Employee Rights

- **Written motivation** of the urgent cause. - **Object within 2 months** at **Rotterdam District Court** (Wilhelminaplein 100-125). - Possible **reinstatement** or **damage claim** in case of wrongful dismissal.

Employer Obligations

- **Objective assessment** and full documentation. - For procedural advice: **Rotterdam Legal Aid Office** (Westblaak 180). **Contact Rotterdam District Court:** Wilhelminaplein 100-125, 3015 CB Rotterdam. **Legal Aid Office:** Westblaak 180, 3011 BN Rotterdam.