For expats & international employees in the Netherlands
Navigating Dutch sick leave law as an expat can be overwhelming. Different rules, unfamiliar procedures, and communication in a language that's not your own. MediRights specializes in guiding international employees through sick-leave-related employment matters in the Netherlands.
We help expats, highly skilled migrants, and international employees working in the Netherlands who face sick-leave-related employment issues.
Assessment of your situation, documents and legal position. Clear insight into where you stand.
Determining the best approach for reintegration, termination or other processes.
Drafting and reviewing letters and correspondence with your employer.
Negotiating terms, settlement agreements or other arrangements.
Legal intake where we map out your situation
Case analysis and assessment of your legal position
Determining the approach and possible scenarios
Guidance, communication and negotiation
You are ill, but your employer is pushing for return to work or taking measures.
You disagree with the assessment or advice of the company doctor.
Your employer has stopped salary payments during sick leave or threatened to do so.
Your employer wants to terminate the employment contract during your sick leave.
Reintegration is not going as agreed or there is dispute about the plan.
Employer had stopped salary due to alleged reintegration failure. After case analysis and substantiated letter, the salary stop was lifted within two weeks.
Settlement offered during sick leave with unfavorable terms. After negotiation: higher compensation, longer notice period and protected unemployment benefits.
Employer pushed for premature return to work. After UWV expert opinion and strategic communication, a realistic plan was established.
We understand the challenges international employees face in the Dutch system.
Focus on sick leave and work. That's what we do, every day.
We explain Dutch procedures in plain English, no legal jargon.
We focus on concrete outcomes, not billing hours.
Dealing with sick leave and work? Have your case assessed and get clarity about your situation and options.
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