You continue working as usual, but your salary is not forthcoming. The employer offers no clarity or keeps promising things that never happen. What now? At Ember law firm in Rotterdam, we guide employees through wage claims – from the first letter to court.
Step 1: Formally put the employer in default
Notify your employer of their default in writing with a clear letter. This officially puts them in default. Without this step, you cannot submit the claim to the court. We have an effective template for this, or we can do it for you. You can find our template here: Model : putting the employer in default <<
Step 2: Gathering evidence
Ensure you have your payslips, employment contract, and proof of hours worked at hand. We will calculate exactly the amount you can claim, including the statutory increase. We do not handle interest ourselves; therefore, you will have to waive it if you want us to take on your case.
Step 3: File a petition with the subdistrict court judge
You file a wage claim via a petition procedure with the subdistrict court. We draft the petition in a legally correct manner and submit it for you, with attachments and clear substantiation.
Step 4: Hearing or settlement
In many cases, the employer pays after receipt of the petition. If it comes to a hearing, we will accompany you. Ember law firm is known for our clear legal documents and convincing oral explanations.
Conclusion
Don’t let unpaid wages go unchecked. With the right approach, you will get what you are entitled to.
Ember law firm, a legal firm in Rotterdam, ensures that you are not left empty-handed. Need help? Then contact us by phone: 085 303 8277
Frequently Asked Questions
The very first step is to formally notify your employer of their default in writing. Without this written notice of default, you cannot legally submit your claim to the court.
You need to gather your recent payslips, your employment contract, and concrete proof of the hours you have worked to properly substantiate your claim.
The wage claim is submitted via a petition procedure to the subdistrict court judge. A legal expert can draft this petition with all the necessary legal substantiations and attachments on your behalf.
Not always. In many instances, the employer will pay the outstanding wages after receiving the formal petition. However, if the dispute does lead to a hearing, your legal representative will accompany you.
