When can an employer deduct vacation hours?

Questioner

There is an employment contract for 30 hours per week. There are weeks in which there are fewer hours of work. Can the employer then take vacation hours?

Lawyer

Ir/Madam, In response to your question, I can inform you that vacation days are usually arranged in your employment contract or collective labor agreement. It is generally not permitted to simply book off vacation days. If you would like to discuss your specific situation in more detail and would like legal advice, I kindly invite you to contact me via info@dutchlawadvice.com. Yours sincerely, Shamina Balaydin