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Why choose an employment lawyer from our law firm

We are experts in resolving challenging employment law issues. You may rely on an efficient approach and excellent results.

Workplace issues are often urgent. Our availability is never an issue. We can help you out within 24 hours.

We work for expats and (foreign) employers, value our clients and provide an exceptional level of personal service.

Why choose an employment lawyer from our law firm

We are experts in resolving challenging employment law issues. You may rely on an efficient approach and excellent results.

Workplace issues are often urgent. Our availability is never an issue. We can help you out within 24 hours.

We work for expats and (foreign) employers, value our clients and provide an exceptional level of personal service.

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4.8

“I had a great experience with this company. It was my first time to use the lawyers and as I was really stressed about my situation, they have scheduled a call within the same day. Advices were valuable and at the end I managed to get my situation solved the best way possible.”

Natalia Roshchina

Google Rating

4.9

Based on 192 reviews

Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten

4.9

Pavlos Diamantopoulos

18:42 08 Dec 22

I had the pleasure to work with Charlotte on a settlement and I was highly satisfied with our cooperation. She was always fast and her experience was reassuring during every step of the process. I definitely recommend her to any employee who has a dispute with their employer.

Michael Peck

17:48 06 Dec 22

I worked with Charlotte from Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten and I was utterly impressed by the level of professionalism, timeliness of communication, proactivity in pursuing a positive outcome, and commitment she had to her client and understanding their needs. Would highly recommend for any employment advice and contract/ agreement guidance.

Muhammad Suleman

18:59 27 Nov 22

I would definitely recommend SEC Arbeidsrecht Advocaten not only for their quick response times, professionalism, clear communication, reassuring nature, structure, advice, experience and guidance but more so for their ability to reach out to you as a human being first and a lawyer second. After my first call to the lovely reception, i was impressed with the fast turnaround time for my first call (which was on the same day) with Michiel Dekker. Immediately there after, his welcome, curiosity (not only about the situation but about me as a person as well), understanding nature, structured approach and professionalism placed me at ease given my situation. His insights, questions and explanations were to the point, his advice was geniune with a no-nonsense approach and negotiated with my best interests in mind. Most importantly, to me, was the impression that i wasnt just dealing with a lawyer "who has to charge his time" but rather a person first who has peoples best interests in mind (despite the case being a short one). A person who gives you the assurance you need to feel comfortable and positive as a person in the given circumstances. Thank you Michiel and keep up the good work.

Zoran

08:32 08 Nov 22

I received Charlotte's advice for a dissmissal settlement agreement. From the beginning Charlotte took away the uncertainty about the process. She gave me clarity about my options and effective advice, I could immediately put to action. She understood my needs and defended my case rigorously, which produced a very good result. In a very stressful moment of my life, Charlotte had my back and got me an outcome, that will help me move positively ahead with my working life. Thank you Charlotte!

dusty6662002

15:35 31 Oct 22

Many thanks for the help and advices from Charlotte. She is very professional and efficient. This is the first time in my life I was in this situation in my job and did not have any idea what to do and what to expect. The outcome is beyond my expectation!

Scott Crooks

09:41 07 Oct 22

I worked with Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten for a settlement on the termination of a permanent contract in the Netherlands. I would highly recommend them, and specifically Charlotte, for their professionalism and determination to get the best result for their clients. Charlotte negotiated very well on my behalf, and the result was that we achieved more than I had hoped for initially. Charlotte also gave me many options during our discussions, and her summaries / reviews were very well detailed, and thoroughly explained so that a non-lawyer like myself could understand. All in all, it was a great experience! I am truly appreciative of them.

Philipp Alberts

13:02 01 Sep 22

I was unexpectedly confronted with an urgent need for a lawyer to represent me in a settlement dispute. I was very lucky to have found Charlotte Buijsman. She was very responsive and gave me detailed guidance to achieve a fair solution for both parties. Importantly she made sure to extend my 30% tax status for longer than initially offered in the settlement agreement. I strongly recommend her services.

Antony Underwood

09:46 05 Jul 22

SEC provide an excellent legal service. Their advice was clear and they were professional and helpful at all times, quick to respond and eager to get the best outcome for their clients. I highly recommend them.

Klaudyna Borewicz

10:22 21 Apr 22

Charlotte provided a fast and valuable advice. She spotted an error in the contract prepared by the company, which the company then corrected, and not just for me, but also other people affected. Great job!

Lascar Matei

09:41 11 Apr 22

Excellent services from Charlotte. Pragmatic and responsive approach for fast-tracking a favourable solution.

Shelby Torrence

06:43 08 Apr 22

Excellent legal counsel. Charlotte was thorough, responsive, and efficient throughout the process. I highly recommend her.

Ozzy E.

10:55 25 Mar 22

Very professional and engaged lawyers. Charlotte contacted me soon and was very prompt and logical. I managed to get way better deal with regards to disagreement outcome with an employer and would highly recommend secarbeidsrecht services.

Sridhar Krishnan

17:35 11 Feb 22

Michiel was super professional, knowledgeable and helpful in getting my settlement agreement finalized in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with him. By extension i assume the rest of the team is good as well.

Kedar Bommidi

10:18 31 Jan 22

I needed a legal advice within a short period of time and approached Charlotte. Charlotte was incredibly quick to respond, highly professional, kind and helpful. She handled my case well, prepared and provided me with a detailed document along with counter proposals to the company. I'm happy the way my case was handled successfully and glad that i contacted her. Can recommend her service anytime to anyone seeking for a good advice.

Alberto Mario Striedinger Pinilla

09:36 10 Nov 21

I had a case I felt ill-informed, and thanks to their assistance I was able to properly understand my rights and the position I was in. I worked with Charlotte, a very profesional person, did not skip any detail, and was with me until resolution of my issue.I’m very satisfied with their assistance and services, I felt more at ease after discussing with them. It was all in English for me and no problems in communication, also open minded personality. Thanks again for the work, and support !! 🙂

John Dillon

20:20 14 Oct 21

Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten we’re very professional and a pleasure to work with. They were thorough, knowledgeable and very responsive. I can highly recommend their services.

Pierre Berthier

08:34 05 Oct 21

Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten has been very quick to respond, very professional, they understood my situation very quickly and were great support when I needed it. They've always been on top of everything. I highly recommend them.

Omar ElBahar

13:47 23 Jul 21

Ms. Charlotte, Provided me with a very good services.

sebastien goeuriot

08:32 11 Jul 21

I had an urgent request which required the services of Arbeidrechts Advocaten. In less than 5 hours the they provided me the answers I needed. Great service, very professional and very reactive. Ideal for expats as well.

Natalia Roshchina

09:41 29 Jun 21

I had a great experience with this company. It was my first time to use the lawyers and as I was really stressed about my situation, they have scheduled a call within the same day. Advices were valuable and at the end I managed to get my situation solved the best way possible. All my questions they answered well and clear. Also, gave me a few extra tips.

Adam NishMa

09:54 16 Jun 21

Very good support, quick and fast service with patience and follow up to make sure I have all the help I need. I would prefer more explanation regarding the prices because I had a different understanding, on the other it might be on me for not asking more - over all I do indeed recommend this company.

Julie Morris

15:38 17 May 21

I recently had cause to recruit the services of Sec, specifically Michiel Dekker, in dealing with a work related dispute and have been hugely impressed with the high level of professionalism in which my case was dealt with. Michiel is approachable, competent and efficient. He always communicated with me in a timely manner, kept me informed every step of the way as to the status of my case and demonstrated a great deal of expertise and support for my situation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him, or indeed the company to anyone seeking a highly qualified, professional and committed advocate.

Oscar van Gelderen

09:11 05 May 21

Very professional and knowledgeable. Swift response and very pleasant communication. Highly recommended!

jaja

09:07 29 Apr 21

Mr Dekker was really helpful and responsive during the process

Nina Lokin

10:52 14 Mar 21

I had a great experience with SEC, thanks

Paul Ailes

12:36 03 Feb 21

Michiel provided fast and efficient service. He offered advice on the documents in question and explained things clearly. The matter was handled professionally and wrapped up quickly

Rui Santos

21:24 30 Dec 20

Michiel accuracy, speed and professionalism dealing with my case were remarkable. I can only recommend his services.

M. K.

17:14 29 Nov 20

Recently I had to solve a work affair which required the intervention of a lawyer. For this, I contacted Sec Arbeidsrect Advocaten for assistance and it has been a pleasure working with Charlotte in all steps of the process. Charlotte treated the case responsibly and with great care. In every stage of the process our communication has been excellent. She examined the case thoroughly, provided to-the-point feedback and in this way we could choose the best approach.Charlotte was very proactive, sharp, paid attention to detail and responded in a timely manner which helped resolving the case effectively.Happy to have contacted and worked with Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten and I would highly recommend the firm.

Ekaterina Orlova

21:18 18 Nov 20

I have a very positive experience with this firm. Charlotte was able to assist me very quickly, and thoroughly answered all my questions. Thanks to her I was able to get a better exit contract deal from my employer.

Stuart Jehan

08:57 29 Oct 20

Charlotte was incredibly attentive and highly professional throughout and, along with her exceptional negotiation & judgement skills, managed to assist me in reaching an acceptable outcome in a matter of only a few days. For these reasons, I firmly recommend her services. Thank you Charlotte!

Alona Kharatina

10:28 27 Oct 20

I can recommend Charlotte and her services as she provided me with a very quick and professional advice. Her communication was very clear and in timely manner.We had an initial call on my layoff case, later on I provided needed documents and after Charlotte reviewed them she provided me with a very detailed information that we discussed on a call. She explained all the minor details, highlighted important points (especially for an expat) and answered my questions in a very clear way.This helped me to understand my rights and have a much better grounds for negotiations with the employer.

Maryn van Biljon

09:03 03 Sep 20

Excellent knowledge and service. Charlotte took immediate action on my case on short notice. Able to re-negotiate my salary reaching favourable terms for both me and my employer. Highly recommend.

Ziyad Ahmad

10:08 27 Aug 20

Charlotte is quick to respond, professional, supportive, kind and helpful. I reached out to Charlotte for advise on employment settlement agreement. My case was prepared well and provided me with a detailed document before the first call with all possibilities related to every article from agreement. During our call Charlotte answered all my questions and gave me good understanding about the rule and possibilities. Also provided the best counter proposal to the company. The case was handled successfully and happy with the result.I'm glad I contacted Charlotte for advice. Can definitely recommend.

E S

12:42 21 Aug 20

Professional and quick support! Highly recommended.

Marco Mendoza

13:46 02 Jul 20

Michiel is a great lawyer with ample experience. All the time since the first moment he answered my first call provided me of great guidance, telling all scenarios and warning me of all possible decisions I may take. Really satisfied with the work of Michiel.

E. R.

17:04 29 Jun 20

I was helped by Charlotte in a very timely manner. She responded to my message within 20 minutes, provided some preliminary advice, and was able to assess my issue within 12 hours.We scheduled an appointment for the next day which was much appreciated. The time frame in which to resolve my query was extremely short. Luckily this was accommodated for and the advice provided to me was thorough and explained in great detail.I feel so reassured having corresponded with Charlotte. She was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten. Thank you, Charlotte!

G. H.

19:28 10 Jun 20

It’s the top professional practice with Charlotte Buijsman. She is very knowledgeable, responsive and professional. If you are looking for an employment lawyer, I would highly recommend her.

Casey Haverkamp

14:22 29 May 20

Really quick and professional service. Gave clear advice and costs were within the agreed budget. I would recommend this firm.

Jinhyun Kim

09:43 27 May 20

I got a help in my layoff case. The guidance and advice was helpful and professional. I could get help in a short notice.

Phil Swanson

13:44 21 May 20

Fast and reliable advice on an employment contract termination agreement. Ideal service for expats in NL. All comms in excellent English. Great job. Thank you

Leslie Holden

12:39 08 May 20

Charlotte was quick to respond, and always very thorough in her work . She clearly had my best interests as her driver by ensuring I received the fairest settlement . She was also very realistic and clear about what was possible and what was not.

Paul Butler

12:00 22 Apr 20

I recently engaged the services of Charlotte Buijsman on a recent employment law matter and found her to be knowledgeable, professional, responsive and proactive. Her guidance through the process was top notch and I felt very supported by her. Sec Ardbeidsrecht therefore come with my highest recommendation.

Ivan Moreno Treviño

14:40 20 Feb 20

For expats and in general. I can solidly recommend this law firm. I was specially attended by Charlotte, and I have to say the level of attention was great, the service was very flexible, and the case was handled within all my wishes. Very effective and of great help.

Oleg Cristea

12:38 14 Feb 20

Great experience with "Sec Employment Lawyers". Very professional, quick and super helpful. I would definitely suggest this company if you need a good advise.

Nina Lokin

21:47 07 Feb 20

I had a great experience with SEC and Charlotte gave me advice that helped me to change some part of the settlement agreement for my benefits.

Alexandra Leitao

10:51 29 Jan 20

Great experience. Charlotte was super efficient and effective. I had a reply and I could count on her assistance within 24 hours. I strongly recommend her services.

Georgia Vompiri

15:52 24 Jan 20

Professionalism combined with empathetic approach to your specific situation is what I experienced during my work with Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten. If you are looking for experienced legal advisors in employment law which are going to listen to your situation actively and advise you fast about the best options and process regarding to your situation,then Sec legal advisors is your answer! My recent experience with Mrs. Charlotte Buijsman from Sec was exactly what I was looking for! An excellent negotiator who acts fast and to the point!Thank you Charlotte for the nice collaboration and the support!

Tommy Rahardjo

10:10 14 Dec 19

I recommend Charlotte and the law firm wholeheartedly for 3 reasons: 1.Dependable. She’ll respond quickly and accurately for any questions asked. 2. Commitment. She’s committed to your success and have best interest at heart.3.Excellent negotiator. She’s a great negotiator and full of understanding on your needs and what’s possible. She's the right person for the problem you have. Thank you Charlotte for the help.

Jordi T

13:16 01 Nov 19

Service was very good. They took the time to hear my story and review the situation. Based on that they came with a couple of options and that was very helpful for me. At the end everything ended well for me.

Eunice Wang

09:24 07 Oct 19

Very happy with Charlotte who's very detailed and responsive in assisting labor contract review. Highly recommend anyone (especially non-native Dutch person) to consult with her for any employment related subjects.

Steve Ball

13:06 03 Oct 19

My great thanks to Charlotte and Michiel for their help. They were consistently quick to respond, professional and supportive. I trusted their advice and thanks to their level-headedness, determination and clarity, they achieved a good outcome in a difficult situation. It was a stressful situation where I was already burnt out dealing with a challenging employer; being able to hand it over and know that someone had my back took a lot of stress from me. Charlotte, especially, was an absolute star and talked calm sense when I was exasperated.

Monica Le Crom

11:24 26 Sep 19

I was contacted quickly, received very timely and thorough answers as well as advice on where to find additional information for future steps even though those were not part of the matter at hand. Charlotte was very helpful.

V S T

13:51 20 Sep 19

I got in contact with Charlotte regarding a legal contract with my employer. She is very professional and is an expert in Dutch labor law. She spent enough time to understand my concerns, answered all my queries and suggested an appropriate reaction to my employer. All this were accomplished on time, and the outcome was very good and satisfactory. I would definitely recommend her to resolve any employment related legal issues.

Nick Morrison

09:44 13 Sep 19

Clear, trustworthy, thorough - great efficient service

arjun srinivasan

07:34 28 Aug 19

In my interaction with Charlotte, I found her ability to quickly grasp the context and provide concise yet holistic advise, to be very useful. I do recommend her for any NL employment related legal advise.

Vincent Erasmus

10:09 15 Jul 19

Charlotte was of very good help, knowledgable and sensitive in a time where we were unsure of what to do. Being an expat and loosing your job, puts a great amount of stress on you and Charlotte were up to the task supporting and advising us by trying to negotiate the best deal for us.I would highly recommend Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten for any queries realting to the Labour Law in The Netherlands.

Dave Popplewell

08:27 12 Jul 19

I would recommend SEC to anyone especially expats or non Dutch fluent individuals. Charlotte was extremely professional and compassionate ,whilst being through in her analysis and recommendations. It resulted in a very satisfactory outcome, and her response times to everything was amazing .

effy C.

08:57 10 Jul 19

Charlotte is a very professional lawyer, she handled my case very well, I am happy with the result!

Dominic Miller

19:19 12 Jun 19

I found Charlotte to be efficient, reliable and resourceful in bringing my particular case to a successful conclusion with my employer. I would use her again and will recommend to others.

Dominic Miller

19:19 12 Jun 19

I found Charlotte to be efficient, reliable and resourceful in bringing my particular case to a successful conclusion with my employer. I would use her again and will recommend to others.

Paulo Vitor Bettini de Paiva Lima

11:31 02 May 19

They were very quick to answer my questions. I asked a lot of questions and I really appreciate their work on my case.

Isabel Lenis

14:06 11 Apr 19

I was looking for a lawyer specialized in expatriates and collective dismissal, that's how I found SEC's Michiel Dekker. His advice was key to obtaining a considerable increase in the money corresponding to the liquidation of my contract. Excellent availability and professionalism.

Fergal Walsh

14:55 01 Mar 19

Qucik, professional and reliable. I am very happy with the assistance I received from Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten. Also there were no hidden surprises at the end 🙂

Adithya Venkat

14:22 20 Dec 18

I'm very happy with the service offered by Sec Arbeidsrecht Advocaten.Charlotte was very prompt in her communication and thorough in her research of the case.While I chose to not implement some of her recommendations in my specific case, her insights greatly increased my understanding of the labour laws in The Netherlands and what I'm entitled to.I'd highly recommend her to anyone who requires legal counsel in wading through employment related items.

Julia Valentina Ojeda

12:07 11 Dec 18

I am very satisfied with the supported provided by Charlotte in a worked case. She was clear, deliver fast results and was very helpful and friendly. Very professional law service.

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