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As a foreign employer in the Netherlands, it is important to know that there are many legal provisions that protect the interests of the employee. These are, among others, provisions regarding holidays, minimum wages, working hours and employment of disabled employees. As a consequence, you are not entirely free in concluding employment agreements. In this article, mr. Jan Dop will discuss the definition, contents and termination of an employment agreement, as well as matters relating to sickness of employees and discrimination. He will also give practical information on working conditions, pregnancy and parental leave.