Many businesses are suffering financially as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Despite the Dutch government’s support measures, companies could be facing bankruptcy. To reduce costs, some companies wish to lower salaries. But are such pay cuts a viable option?

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EMPLOYMENT LAW

Due to the coronavirus many employers and employees are uncertain about how to handle the issue of holidays. On the one hand employees are forced to postpone their holiday plans. On the other hand many employers do not have sufficient work available to keep the employees working. It can also be that the demand for certain services and/or products suddenly increased due to the coronavirus outbreak, and employees are consequently suddenly needed in order to service this demand. What can employers and employees expect from each other?

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