The non-compete clause: is there something you can do?

Most permanent employment contracts include a non-compete clause. This clause determines that you are not allowed to work for a competing company for a certain period of time within a certain region. The wording of a non-compete clause is often very broad. This means there is a high chance that a non-compete clause will be … Continue reading The non-compete clause: is there something you can do?

Parenting together again through mediation

Parents often approach me when they are at a complete loss as to how to work things out together. They have already talked and argued a lot. But they are unable to reach any solution that both parents support. Mediation can help them parent together again. The first meeting with the lawyer-mediator At the mediation … Continue reading Parenting together again through mediation

Small hearts, big consequences

Since the MeToo movement in 2017, the number of court rulings involving sexually transgressive behaviour has increased exponentially. What constitutes sexual transgression and what sanctions are appropriate? Is sending heart emojis to a colleague sexually transgressive behaviour? And if so, is dismissal an appropriate sanction? This question was referred to the courts in late 2022. … Continue reading Small hearts, big consequences