Settlement Agreement Check in Lopik

If you have received a settlement agreement (vaststellingsovereenkomst) in Lopik, you may have many questions. Will I still be entitled to WW (unemployment) benefits? Is the offered compensation correct? Should I sign or not? It’s wise to have your settlement agreement (sometimes also called a severance agreement or termination contract) legally reviewed by a specialist. At Wolderwijd, we have two legal professionals specialized in employment and dismissal law. We do everything we can to ensure you retain your right to WW benefits. The UWV (Dutch benefits agency) will check whether you were actually allowed to agree to the settlement or not. Certain crucial elements must be explicitly included in your termination agreement. If they’re missing, your WW benefits could be at risk. Examples of these critical elements include: whose initiative it was, confirmation that there’s no urgent reason (dringende reden), the notice period, and the offered compensation. There are also many other arrangements that may appear in a settlement agreement, such as clauses about cancelling a non-compete or restrictive covenant, confidentiality clauses, details about severance pay, and the final settlement. All of these aspects must be watertight from a legal standpoint to avoid unpleasant surprises in the future. We’re happy to assist you and would first like to know the reason this termination agreement was offered to you. That reason or trigger is very important and determines whether the current dismissal proposal is acceptable or not.

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The Check of Your Settlement Agreement

First, we look at the reason why you received a settlement (termination) agreement. We want to fully understand your perspective. Based on your input, we assess the proposal. For this, we require three documents: the settlement agreement, a recent payslip, and your most recent employment contract (if you have it). We then draft a concise advice report, which you’ll receive by email. This report shows what might be reasonable in your situation and whether the employer’s proposal is acceptable. Any deviations and your questions form the basis of the next (phone) discussion. We only proceed with further actions if you wish. Also, before we send any communication to the employer, we share it with you for approval. As for costs, you don’t need to worry: we aim to have the employer cover them. If that (for any reason) doesn’t succeed, negotiation is free for you—guaranteed! Read more at: Costs.

Secure Your VSO Today

Got a settlement agreement in Lopik? We handle both English and Dutch versions at Wolderwijd Juristen. A settlement agreement (vaststellingsovereenkomst in Dutch) is your ticket to ending an employment contract fairly, often with a payout. Picture this: we reviewed a Dutch vso for an English-speaking client and secured an extra €5,000 in negotiations. Our service costs just € 749.00 (PROMO 2025: € 499.00 excl. VAT), and employers cover it 90% of the time. Fast advice within 24 hours guaranteed. Ready to protect your future? Reach out now for a free check!

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No High Legal Costs!

The average hourly rate of attorneys in the Netherlands is around €200 (excl. VAT) per hour. This can make the total bill for a settlement agreement (including negotiations) soar. Due to multiple consultations, studying the termination contract, and potential negotiations, you as a client often have no control over the final expense. At Wolderwijd, we approach this differently. We offer a unique employee-focused concept that splits the process into two phases: the review phase and the negotiation phase. For both phases together, however, employees pay only one fee. In the review phase, we check the settlement agreement and create a tailored advice report. We then advise you whether further steps are necessary. For all work in this review phase, employees pay a single employee rate of just € 749.00 (PROMO 2025: € 499.00 excl. VAT). Should the advice indicate that further negotiation with your employer is advisable, the negotiation phase begins. We communicate with your employer in writing or by phone to get the best possible result for you. We try to have your employer cover all costs during negotiations. This works in about 90% of cases. If the employer refuses to pay anything, we only charge you our single employee rate for the review phase: € 749.00 (PROMO 2025: € 499.00 excl. VAT). That means you pay nothing for our services in the (written) negotiation phase. We consider this fair, because you should never skip negotiation out of fear of extra costs.

Timeframe for Checking Your Settlement Agreement

Let’s say your employer in Lopik gave you a severance agreement and is urging you to sign immediately—often because of the notice period. In practice, this happens often, and employees sometimes skip having their agreement legally reviewed. That can be risky, as the UWV will assess if your agreement is valid for WW (unemployment) benefits. We at Wolderwijd regret that the legal sector can seem closed off or hard to reach, and also that it’s perceived as expensive (costs). We encourage employees to always get a settlement agreement checked before signing. That’s why we promise a 24-hour turnaround on workdays. If you send us your documents today, you’ll have our advice by tomorrow. Let a Wolderwijd employment jurist confirm whether your termination contract is ‘WW-proof’ and if the offered severance is fair. The reason is an important factor. We also check all other relevant details of your settlement agreement, then provide you with concise, tailored advice. As an employee living in Lopik, you’ll have a solid legal review of your severance agreement within 24 hours (on workdays). Don’t hesitate—contact one of our jurists for honest, understandable advice.

'Settlement Agreement Lopik' typed in Google? Then you’re probably looking for a reliable yet affordable review of your settlement or severance agreement in Lopik, Benschop! In Lopik, we have driven and knowledgeable legal experts in the fields of employment law, administrative law, contract law, and tenancy law. For these areas, an attorney isn’t strictly required. Many people don’t realize that jurists perform exactly the same work as an attorney, only our rates are much more reasonable. By keeping our overhead costs to a minimum, we can keep prices low while delivering the same quality as a law firm. We also work with fixed fees. A complete evaluation of your settlement agreement or termination agreement costs you at most € 749.00 (PROMO 2025: € 499.00 excl. VAT). Guaranteed.

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Lopik is located in Utrecht and has 14.017 residents. With a land area of 75 m2, Lopik has 184 inhabitants per square kilometer. Since Wolderwijd Juristen operates throughout the Netherlands, we also provide services in Lopik. We’re your go-to for advice or starting legal procedures. So if you need help with your settlement agreement, contract, dismissal, objection letter, lease termination, petition, etc., we’re happy to help for a fair fee.

Aftercare for a Settlement Agreement

After the formal legal process, questions often arise like “What do I actually want from my career?”, “Where are my best opportunities in the job market?”, or practical questions about applying for unemployment benefits. We believe it’s logical to support you with these as well. We’re happy to answer your practical questions that arise after you’ve signed your termination agreement. We consider this a natural part of our aftercare. Accessibility is hugely important to us, and these core values are at the heart of our office philosophy. We understand that for you as an employee, after signing the settlement agreement is often when things really begin.

Termination Agreement in Lopik – Comprehensive English Assistance

Are you in Lopik and facing a termination agreement, settlement agreement, or some form of severance arrangement? Our team at Wolderwijd provides detailed English-language assistance. We know that ending an employment contract can be complex, especially if your employer—or you yourself—prefer English-language documentation. We review your contract thoroughly to ensure it meets all Dutch legal requirements and doesn’t jeopardize your unemployment (WW) benefits. With our expertise, you’ll receive clear guidance on every clause and enjoy peace of mind when finalizing your departure.

Whether it’s a local employer in Lopik or an international corporation, our experienced jurists can negotiate key points such as notice periods, severance compensation, and final settlement details, allowing you to leave your job with confidence. Reach out now for English-speaking termination agreement support in Lopik.

Our service area in Utrecht is as follows:
Amersfoort, Baarn, De Bilt, Bunnik, Bunschoten, Eemnes, Houten, IJsselstein, Leusden, Lopik, Montfoort, Nieuwegein, Oudewater, Renswoude, Rhenen, De Ronde Venen, Soest, Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Veenendaal, Vianen, Wijk bij Duurstede, Woerden, Woudenberg, Zeist,

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