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Rights after Prohibited Dismissal in Amsterdam: How Do You Apply for Dissolution with the Canton Court?

Your rights in case of prohibited dismissal in Amsterdam: contest by registered letter, apply for dissolution at the Amsterdam District Court and claim transition and fair compensation. Success in 70% of cases for Amsterdammers.

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Rights after Prohibited Dismissal in Amsterdam: How Do You Apply for Dissolution?

In Amsterdam's vibrant labor market, where hospitality, tech, and creative sectors thrive, has your employer dismissed you on prohibited grounds? You have powerful legal options. Learn how to engage the canton judge of the Amsterdam District Court for dissolution and which compensations you can claim, including local support through unions like FNV in the city.

Step-by-Step Plan for Procedure in Amsterdam

Step 1: Immediately send a registered letter to your employer contesting the dismissal and referring to the prohibited ground, such as discrimination or illness. Step 2: File a request for dissolution with the canton judge of the Amsterdam District Court (location Prins Bernhardplein or Zuidas), based on Article 7:671 DCC. The Amsterdam court strictly tests for prohibited reasons and may declare the dismissal null and void, with retroactive effect. Local tip: many procedures start at the Juridisch Loket Amsterdam for free initial advice.

Possible Compensations for Amsterdammers

  • Transition compensation: Standard for valid dismissal, but in cases of prohibited grounds in Amsterdam often increased due to high living costs and market-conform salaries.
  • Fair compensation: For seriously unfair dismissal (Article 7:681 DCC), such as seasonal work in the city or starters in the Zuidas.
  • Damages: Coverage of lost income, rent in expensive neighborhoods like De Pijp or Oud-Zuid, plus non-material damage due to stress in the hectic metropolis.

Statistics from the Amsterdam District Court show 70% success for employees in prohibited dismissal cases. Keep all emails, WhatsApp messages, and payslips. Immediately engage an employment law attorney via the Juridisch Loket on the Nieuwmarkt or a union office in Amsterdam-Oost. This way, you protect your position in the competitive Amsterdam job market and prevent prolonged income loss. (248 words)