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Urgent Cause Dismissal Leiden - Employment Law

Discover what constitutes an urgent cause for dismissal in Leiden: fraud, violence or absenteeism. Legal rules, examples and help via Rechtbank Leiden and Juridisch Loket.

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What does an urgent cause mean for dismissal in Leiden?

An **urgent cause** in employment law allows employers to dismiss an employee **immediately and without notice period**. This applies only in cases of **serious misconduct** that severely disrupt the employment relationship or directly threaten business operations. Examples include theft, fraud, aggression or structural misconduct. In Leiden, such cases are handled by the **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location** (Stationsplein 34, 2315 KX Leiden). ---

Legal provision for urgent cause dismissal

The basis is **Article 7:678 DCC**. An employer in Leiden may dismiss immediately in cases of: 1. **Serious negligence**, such as: - **Theft** or **fraud** at work. - **Aggression** or **threats** towards colleagues or customers. - **Prolonged unexplained absenteeism** without a doctor's certificate. - **Leakage of trade secrets** to competitors. 2. Situations where cooperation becomes **immediately impossible**. > **Tip for Leiden:** Consult the **Juridisch Loket Leiden** (Stationsweg 46, 2311 CH Leiden, tel: 0900-8020) for free advice. ---

Practical examples of urgent cause in the Leiden region

  1. Fraud/theft: A shop employee in Leiden who steals products can be dismissed on the spot.
  2. Violence: Physical assault on a colleague justifies immediate dismissal.
  3. Sickness absenteeism: Repeatedly faking illness without proof, after warnings and reintegration attempts.
  4. Breakdown of trust: Passing on customer data to rivals.
  5. Safety risks: Deliberately ignoring rules on construction sites around Leiden, endangering others.
> **Note:** Acting proportionately is key; minor errors do not qualify. ---

Rights and obligations in urgent dismissal Leiden

Employer

- **Immediate dismissal** without warning (unless the collective agreement provides otherwise). - Must provide **hard evidence** (videos, witnesses).

Employee

- Right to **written motivation**. - May **object** at the **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location** for a claim for damages or reinstatement. - Free help via **Juridisch Loket Leiden**.

Obligations of the employer

- **Objective assessment** with evidence. - No room for personal preferences.