Legality clause in your employment contract?

Questioner

I wanted to ask if the clause 'You fit well into the team' is legal in a contract. In order to convert your employment contract into an employment contract for an indefinite period, the following points will be assessed in addition to the general terms and conditions as stated in the vacancy text: 4. You fit in well with the team.

Lawyer

In principle, such a clause is not permitted unless there is a relationship with the work. You must be able to prove this. If you have had three temporary contracts, you can also apply for a permanent contract I have experience working with employment relationships. I would be happy to do more for you with this clause. Please contact me.

Questioner

Hi, It is a university so there is definitely a relation with the work, contact with colleagues, students, administration etc, is this what you mean? I also asked the human resources the following and here are the answers: 3. 'You fit in well with the team.' Is this a standard clause in all contracts? We had never discussed it. This is indeed a standard clause that has only been used very recently. I find it very subjective and dangerous for me - the team is all male Dutch and I am young, female and a foreigner, often it is not easy to fit in with such a team...