How to lose your job in the Netherlands in 2021 May 6, 2021 - By Godelijn Boonman of GMW lawyers There are not many ways to lose your job in the Netherlands – but each of them follows a different process and has different implications for your rights. Here’s what you need to know in 2021, and when to take action. Changes due to corona crisis Believe it or not, the corona crisis has not changed your rights under Dutch law when it comes to losing your job. Dutch law remains strongly protective of employees, which means employers cannot ‘just fire people’ – they must still comply with the legal process and fulfil their obligations.