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Dismissal Compensations in the Rotterdam Collective Agreement: Combination with Transition Payment

How collective agreements in Rotterdam offer extra compensations alongside transition payments: local examples from port, construction and care, and tips to maximize your rights.

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Practical Examples of Transitional Compensation Calculation in 2025 for Rotterdam

Step-by-step examples of how to calculate your transitional compensation in 2025 in Rotterdam, including formulas, maxima, local courts and tips for Rotterdam residents.

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Enforcement of Environmental Law Violations in Rotterdam

Environmental law enforcement in Rotterdam focuses on norm violations with risk-based policy, prioritizing port and Maasvlakte risks. Proportionality and legal review are central to illegal activities.

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Fair Compensation in Case of Dismissal in Rotterdam: When Extra on Top of Transition?

Additional fair compensation in cases of culpable dismissal in Rotterdam: conditions, calculation, and how to claim this alongside transition compensation from local subdistrict courts.

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Criminal versus Administrative Enforcement in Rotterdam

Administrative enforcement competes with criminal law in Rotterdam; choice based on severity and intent, especially for port violations. Ne bis in idem prevents double punishment (art. 5:44 Awb).

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Hearing and Improvement Opportunity Prior to Dismissal in Rotterdam: Employee Rights

The hearing and improvement obligation (art. 7:672(2) BW) in Rotterdam gives port and industrial workers the opportunity to defend themselves before dismissal. Learn about obligations, local exceptions, and consequences of non-compliance for valid procedures.

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Notice Period for Employment Contracts in Rotterdam: Exceptions and Calculation for Employer and Employee

Discover the notice period for employment contracts in Rotterdam: calculation, exceptions such as probationary period or urgent cause (art. 7:672 BW), and tips for port employers and employees. Avoid risks with local UWV advice.

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Motivation Requirement for Dismissal in Rotterdam: When and How Must the Employer Provide Reasons?

Employers in Rotterdam must motivate dismissal with concrete reasons (art. 7:672(3) BW), such as port reorganizations. Discover when, how and consequences, with tips for employees at the Rotterdam cantonal court.

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Consequences of Invalid Summary Dismissal in Rotterdam

Invalid summary dismissal in Rotterdam forces reinstatement with backpay or high compensation via the local district court. Employers risk fines up to €20,000/day and claims; reinstatement often fails due to conflict in the port city. Swift procedure crucial. (42 words)

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Exceptions to the Transition Payment in Rotterdam: When Are You Not Entitled?

Discover the most important exceptions to the transition payment specifically for Rotterdam, such as in cases of culpable conduct, bankruptcy or expiring fixed-term contracts in the port or at local companies. Learn when you do or do not have rights as a Rotterdam employee.

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Proportionality Principle in the Imposition of Enforcement Measures in Rotterdam

The proportionality principle (art. 3:4 Awb) requires that enforcement measures in Rotterdam be suitable, necessary and proportional. The municipality weighs the severity, alternatives and local circumstances, such as port activities, to prevent arbitrariness.

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Employee Rights in Summary Dismissal in Rotterdam

Rotterdam employees litigate within two months at the district court for annulment, with continued salary payment until judgment. Unemployment benefits and compensation remain possible; employer proves misconduct in port context. (28 words)

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