Planning maternity leave, additional paternity leave, and parental leave can be a challenge for employers, especially when it involves employees in key positions. The law grants employees the right to these types of leave, and employers can only refuse in exceptional cases based on compelling business interests. But how can you ensure your organisation's continuity is not compromised?

Legal Rights
Dutch law protects employees' rights when it comes to family-related leave.

Cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly common nowadays. Gastric reductions, eyelid corrections, and other non-essential aesthetic surgeries are on the rise. However, many employers struggle with how to manage such absences. Since employees often voluntarily opt for these procedures, managers tend to assume that employees should use their leave for recovery. But is this correct? And what does the law say?