Team Labour & Organisation - Marxman Lawyers

Team Labour & Organisation is the sparring partner for entrepreneurs and HR managers in the field of labour law, organisation (development) and personnel policy. We are always abreast of labour market trends, so we can provide you with relevant and up-to-date advice.

Team Labour & Organisation assists employers in the field of labour law and HRM. We support employers in HR compliance, policy and making strategic HR decisions. We also assist employers with issues with the works council and/or trade unions. We also advise and litigate on individual dismissal issues (e.g. summary dismissal, dismissal due to dysfunction, conflict, etc.), individual agreements with employees such as non-competition clauses and collective labour law. We also have extensive experience in (settlement) negotiations and mediation. We can assist you in proceedings at the UWV, the IND and the Labour Inspectorate. Our specialists are also at home in social security law, transfer of undertakings, restructuring and employee participations.

Our specialists

Eline Beekhuis

Partner

Julie van Meeteren

Lawyer

Julia Goeman

Legal officer

Veridiana Koeiman

Secretary

We have extensive experience in:

Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks, management agreements and assignment agreements.
Setting up employee participation.
Guidance during reorganisations, including, for example, drafting a social plan and conducting UWV proceedings.
Supervising advisory and consent processes with the works council.
Advice and procedures around individual dismissal issues, summary dismissal and dismissal of statutory directors.
Advising and litigating on unlawful competition, the non-solicitation clause and competition/relationship clauses. As well as seizure of evidence in such matters.
Advising on privacy in the workplace.
Advising on absenteeism cases, wage sanctions from the UWV and employer liability.
Supervising trajectories around possible mandatory affiliation to pension funds (including StiPP and PMT).

We work with customers and suppliers from SMEs and large enterprises (national and international) in various industries. Our customers are active in the manufacturing industry, services, sports, healthcare institutions and (semi-)public authorities, among others.

Team Labour & Organisation works with:

The Marxman Teams M&A, Restructuring & Insolvency, Commercial Contracting, IC, ICT & Privacy and Litigation
HR privacy scan(www.avgscan.nl)
Consulegis, an international network of independent law firms in more than 40 countries. With the use of the specialists from this network, we can help our relations further with international challenges and opportunities.

Our Team is a member of the Netherlands Employment Lawyers Association (VAAN).

What clients say about team Labour & Organisation

"For more than 5 years, Marxman has been our legal advisor in the field of labour and corporate law. Craftsmanship, trust and quick action are the basis for concrete and practical advice and support for Valori." Valori Jaap Merkus - CEO

"The great thing about working with Marxman is that you always have a skilled lawyer on your side!" Nijhof Hilda van de Groep

"For several years now, we have gratefully used Marxman's services. Quick and appropriate action is taken when needed and that makes why Marxman lawyers is and remains the right partner for us for the future." Kreijne Jasper Bijl - Director

"For more than 15 years Marxman has been our legal advisor for labour and corporate law questions. Fast, accurate, expert and always willing to spar, they are the basis for concrete and practical advice and support for Burkert Benelux BV." Burkert Benelux BV Rick van Dijk - Director

"With Marxman, we can count on expert advice and adequate support. It is also nice to interact with Marxman's lawyers, because they are fast, clear, practical and accessible. And that is characteristic of good cooperation.". Confed Anne van den Borne - HR Manager

"Like many other entrepreneurs, we too want to retain knowledgeable, inspired and committed colleagues. We do that in many ways. Like offering very good working conditions, great workplaces, interesting continuing education and training and unbeatable lunches. In addition, we have allowed those in key positions to participate through Stock Appreciation Rights, or SARs. With the help of Marxman Lawyers, we were able to arrange this in an excellent way!" Tired of Cancer Bram Kuiper - CEO

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