Hamann Advocaat

Every employer is obligated to ensure the health and safety of their employees during the execution of work tasks. The rules that employers must comply with are outlined in the Working Conditions Act and the Working Conditions Decree. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in high fines imposed by the Dutch Labour Agency. Therefore, it is advisable to regularly assess whether your company is compliant with the occupational health and safety regulations.

Janina Hamann has experience with enforcement procedures against the Labour Agency, particularly for companies working with hazardous substances.

Governmental authorities have the task of overseeing compliance with administrative laws and regulations. For example, municipalities verify whether a construction project has been carried out with the required building permit, while environmental agencies investigate if noise standards are being exceeded. If it is found that laws and regulations are being violated, governmental authorities can take enforcement actions. This may involve imposing an order subject to penalty or imposing an administrative fine.

Governments often use subsidies to achieve their policy objectives. A subsidy is established through a subsidy regulation. Entrepreneurs who are awarded a subsidy must meet certain conditions to receive or maintain the subsidy funds. If, according to the subsidy provider, an entrepreneur no longer meets the specified conditions, this can result in actions such as reclaiming the subsidy or reducing the subsidy amount. In such cases, it is advisable for entrepreneurs to seek legal advice regarding the legality of such a decision.

Within environmental law, Janina Hamann provides advice regarding procedures related to zoning plans and environmental permits. This includes activities such as applying for a building permit for an extension or transforming a commercial building into residential units.