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[AmelieMarc]

Hi,
we are both french, my boyfriend got a job in amsterdam (manager in it) and we are thinking yo move thre. It was initially supposed to be a permanent position but on the employment agreement it is indicated there is a 12 months contract (like a cdd in france) with 1 month trial period. We assume a new agreement will be signed after this 12 months period.

After a discussion with hr from the company in amsterdam it seems it is usual to proceed like this in the netherlands: 6 or 12 months period and then permanent position. It is due to the fact it is very difficult to fire someone in a permanent position in the netherlands and acting like this avoid to have very long trial periods.

Can people working in the netherlands let us know if it is really usual/common to proceed like this?
Many thanks for your help.
Améliemarc

[EasyExpat]

Isn't it the example that the former French Prime Minister, Dominique de Villepin, was using when trying to sell his CPE (Contract for young people)?

[AmelieMarc]

Hi,
you are maybe right, i don't remember exactlly what were the conditions proposed by dominique de villepin at that time!
Neverteless it does not answer my question i don't say it is normal or abnormal i just would like to know if it is a common practice to have a definite period agreement prior to a permanent position agreement in the netherlands to be sure we are not mistaken/misled by the company in amsterdam.
Many thanks for your help.
Ameliemarc

[AmelieMarc]

Sorry i read your answer too quickly. If you are right it should then mean it is a common practice in the netherlands!
Can someone confirm this point?
Many thanks,
ameliemarc