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Exceptions to the Termination Ban in Zoetermeer: When is Dismissal Permitted After All?

Termination bans in Zoetermeer are not absolute: exceptions apply for economic reasons such as restructuring at Innovation Dock, urgent causes, or long-term illness with UWV permission. The employer must provide proof.

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Exceptions to the Termination Ban in Zoetermeer: When is Dismissal Permitted After All?

In Zoetermeer, a growing city with many tech and innovation companies in the area around the station and Binckhorst, termination bans are not absolute. Learn about the statutory exceptions, specifically for local employers and employees in this dynamic municipality.

Key Exceptions in Zoetermeer

According to Article 7:670(2) of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), dismissal in Zoetermeer may still be possible with the permission of the UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) in Zoetermeer or the subdistrict court in The Hague, provided the urgent reason is unrelated to prohibited grounds such as discrimination. Local examples from the Zoetermeer labor market include:

  • Economic reasons: Business closure or restructuring at startups in Zoetermeer Innovation Dock, independent of personal characteristics.
  • Urgent reason: Serious misconduct, such as theft at logistics firms near the A12 motorway, unrelated to pregnancy or trade union membership.
  • Long-term incapacity for work: After two years of illness, with UWV permission via the Zoetermeer Work Plaza.
ExceptionCondition in Zoetermeer
Business circumstancesUWV permission via local employer services
Urgent reasonAssessed by the subdistrict court in The Hague

Employers in Zoetermeer, such as those at the municipality or local SMEs, must strictly prove these grounds. In case of doubt, the employee prevails. For advice on your situation in Zoetermeer, consult a lawyer at the Legal Counter Zoetermeer or an employment law specialist.

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