Civil servants

Legal support for (decentralized) governments and public institutions

Although many civil servants have been working under employment contracts since the introduction of the Act on Normalizing the Legal Position of Civil Servants (Wnra), civil service law retains its own character. Various statutory and collective labor agreement provisions continue to apply, ensuring that civil servants are not fully equated with regular employees.

What makes civil service law special?

Civil servants within municipalities, provinces, ministries, and collaborative organizations such as SGO’s are subject to specific legal position regulations. Employees in public education and academic hospitals may also be involved with civil service law. Special rules apply regarding:

• Employment conditions and job evaluation;
• Integrity and secondary employment;
• Sickness, underperformance, and assessment;
• Reorganization, redeployment, and dismissal;
• Participation and objection procedures.

This legislation requires specialized knowledge and a careful approach, especially due to the public nature of the organization.

Our expertise for government and the public sector

We advise decentralized governments and other (semi-)public institutions on:

• The application and interpretation of collective labor agreements such as the CAO Rijk, Municipalities, or Provinces;
• File formation and guidance on performance and absenteeism;
• Assessment of legal position issues;
• Reorganization and dismissal processes;
• Objection and appeal procedures in disputes.

Thanks to our experience with both public and private labor law, we are able to provide pragmatic and efficient solutions, with attention to the public interest.

Litigate if necessary, resolve if possible

If it is not possible to settle a dispute amicably, we will assist you in objection procedures or proceedings before the administrative court. Our experience with civil service law before and after the Wnra allows us to guide you strategically and effectively.

Do you need advice on the legal position of civil servants or support for a legal process? Then contact our specialists for customized advice within civil service law.