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Find an English-speaking employment lawyer in the Netherlands

FindLawyer.nl is a legal matching service - not a law firm. We help English-speaking people with Dutch employment issues connect with suitable partner law firms in 10 major cities.

Wrongful termination · contracts · workplace disputes English-speaking support · 4.9 · 156 reviews Partner law firm introduction within 2 business days after payment and documents

Find Your Employment Lawyer by City

Select your city to connect with English-speaking employment law partner law firms that understand local job markets, employer practices, and district court procedures.

Amsterdam

Employment contracts, wrongful termination, and workplace disputes in Amsterdam. Partner law firms familiar with local court and labor practices.

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Common Employment Issues We See

Employment Contracts

Partner law firms review and negotiate employment agreements, identify unfair clauses, and help you understand terms before you sign.

Termination Issues

Lawyers can help you challenge unfair dismissal, assess severance offers, and represent you in court or tribunal proceedings.

Workplace Disputes

Support with conflicts involving harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and breaches of employment terms.

Severance Negotiations

Partner firms handle negotiations and legal steps aimed at reaching fair severance arrangements when employment ends.

Workplace Conditions

Lawyers can push employers to address safety, health, and working condition issues under Dutch labor law.

Employee Protections

Understand your legal protections as an employee in the Netherlands and when to take action against violations.

How Our Employment Lawyer Matching Service Works

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with FindLawyer. Tell us about your employment issue - termination, contract dispute, harassment, or another workplace conflict. We help you understand your situation and explain practical next-step options.

Decide on the Lawyer Matching Service

If you decide to proceed, we explain the matching fee before you continue. After payment, we prepare your case brief, collect key documents, and check lawyer availability and expected pricing with selected partner law firms.

Introduction to a Suitable Partner Law Firm

Once you have paid for the Lawyer Matching Service and sent the documents we need, we introduce you to a suitable partner law firm within 2 business days. Your matched lawyer reviews the case brief and contacts you directly for legal advice. FindLawyer coordinates the process. Legal advice is provided by the lawyer.

Employment Law Guides

Read practical guides on the FindLawyer blog - filter by Employment to explore dismissal, contracts, sick leave, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the free 15-minute consultation?

During the free 15-minute consultation with FindLawyer, we listen to your employment issue, help you understand your situation, and explain practical next-step options.

We also tell you whether our paid Lawyer Matching Service is the right route for your case. If you decide to proceed, we create a clear case brief and prepare your matter for a suitable partner law firm.

FindLawyer coordinates the process. Legal advice is provided by the lawyer.

How quickly can I speak with an employment lawyer?

First, you book a free 15-minute consultation with FindLawyer so we can understand your situation and see whether our paid Lawyer Matching Service is the right route.

Once you have paid for the Lawyer Matching Service and sent the documents we need, we will introduce you to a suitable partner law firm within 2 business days. The lawyer then contacts you directly for legal advice.

Do the lawyers you work with speak English fluently?

Yes. Partner law firms in our network regularly work with international employees and expats and can communicate in English about Dutch employment law issues.

Can you help with termination or severance issues?

Yes. Through our Lawyer Matching Service we introduce you to partner law firms that regularly handle termination cases, severance negotiations, and related employment disputes.

What if my employer is threatening immediate termination?

Book a free 15-minute consultation as soon as possible. We quickly assess your situation and, if our Lawyer Matching Service is suitable and you decide to proceed, we prioritise your case when introducing you to a partner law firm so you can get timely legal advice on protecting your employment rights.

Are there any hidden fees?

There are no hidden fees. The first 15-minute consultation is free. If you decide to use our Lawyer Matching Service, we explain the matching fee before you proceed. Lawyer fees are separate and paid directly to the law firm.

Can you help review my employment contract before I sign?

Yes. Contract review is one of the most common situations we see. Through our Lawyer Matching Service, we introduce you to lawyers who can review your employment contract, identify unfair clauses, and help you negotiate better terms.

What cities do you cover?

We currently help English-speaking clients connect with employment law partner law firms in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Tilburg, Groningen, Leiden, Maastricht, and Breda. Select your city below to get started.

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