# Employment Contract Review and Drafting

> Get your employment contract reviewed or drafted by a vetted lawyer. Fixed price upfront, protects you as an employer from day one. Free to post on iusmatch.

An employment contract that doesn't hold up can cost you far more than the hire itself. Get yours reviewed or drafted by a vetted legal professional, with a fixed price agreed before any work begins.

Dutch employment law strongly favours employees. A contract with the wrong probationary period, missing notice terms, or unclear job description can leave an employer with very little room to act if things don't work out. Most small business owners use a template they found online, or adapt a contract from a previous job — without checking whether it actually meets current legal requirements. By the time the problem surfaces, the relationship has often already broken down.

## Why iusmatch

- **Drafted for Dutch employment law**: A vetted legal professional ensures your contract meets current requirements: probationary periods, notice, leave entitlements, and any sector-specific obligations.

- **Protects you as an employer from day one**: A well-drafted contract defines the role, sets expectations, and gives you the legal footing to act if performance or conduct becomes an issue.

- **Fixed price, no open-ended billing**: You see the full cost before any work begins. Employment contracts are a defined scope of work, and you know exactly what it will cost before you commit.

## How it works

1. **Describe the role and what you need**: Log in and explain the position: full-time or part-time, the type of contract, any probationary period, and anything specific you want included or protected.

2. **Receive proposals from matched counsel**: Vetted legal professionals respond with exactly what they will review or draft, the timeline, and the fixed cost. You compare and choose.

3. **Get a compliant contract and start the relationship right**: Your reviewed or drafted employment contract arrives via the platform. All communication and documents in one place. Ready to sign.

Hiring your first employee is a significant step, and the contract you put in front of them sets the tone for the entire relationship. But more than that, it sets your legal position if things don't work out.

Dutch employment law is detailed and employee-protective. Probationary periods must meet specific requirements to be valid. Notice periods are regulated. Certain clauses, including non-compete provisions, only hold up if they are worded correctly. A contract drafted from a generic template or copied from another context may look fine on the surface while containing provisions that are unenforceable or missing protections you actually need.

iusmatch connects you with vetted legal professionals who understand Dutch employment law and can review your existing contract or draft a new one that fits your situation. You post your question, describe the role and what you need, and within hours receive specific proposals from matched counsel. Each proposal tells you exactly what will be covered, how long it will take, and the fixed cost.

There are no platform fees for clients. The review or draft is handled by a practitioner with relevant employment law experience, not a generic tool.

If you are preparing to hire and want to start the relationship on the right legal footing, now is the time to get the contract right.

## Frequently asked questions

**What should an employment contract include under Dutch law?**

At minimum: the parties involved, the start date, job description, salary, working hours, probationary period (if applicable), notice period, and holiday entitlement. Additional clauses such as non-compete or confidentiality provisions must meet specific legal requirements to be enforceable.

**Can I use a standard employment contract template?**

You can, but templates are rarely tailored to your specific role, sector, or current legal requirements. A review by a legal professional ensures the contract actually holds up and protects you as an employer.

**What is the maximum probationary period allowed in the Netherlands?**

For contracts of two years or longer, the maximum probationary period is two months. For shorter fixed-term contracts, it is one month. A legal professional will ensure your contract reflects these requirements correctly.

**Can I include a non-compete clause in the contract?**

Yes, but non-compete clauses in the Netherlands must meet strict legal requirements to be valid and enforceable. A vetted legal professional will ensure the clause is worded correctly and proportionate.

**How much does an employment contract review or draft cost?**

Each counsel sets their own price based on the scope of work. You see the full cost before committing. There are no platform fees for clients.

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## About iusmatch

iusmatch is a legal marketplace that connects individuals and businesses anonymously with vetted lawyers and counsel for cross-border matters. You see the scope and price up front, and your identity is only shared after you accept a proposal.

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