Article 7:658
in forceEmployment contract · Some special obligations of the employer
The employer is obliged to arrange and maintain the premises, equipment and tools in which or with which he causes the work to be performed, as well as to take such measures and provide such instructions for the performance of the work, as is reasonably necessary to prevent the employee from suffering damage in the performance of his duties.
The employer is liable towards the employee for the damage suffered by the employee in the performance of his duties, unless he demonstrates that he has complied with the obligations referred to in paragraph 1 or that the damage is to a significant extent the result of intent or wilful recklessness on the part of the employee.
It is not permitted to deviate from paragraphs 1 and 2 and from the provisions of Title 3 of Book 6 regarding the liability of the employer to the detriment of the employee.
A person who, in the exercise of his profession or business, has work performed by a person with whom he does not have an employment contract, shall be liable in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 3 for the damage suffered by such person in the exercise of his activities. The subdistrict court (kantonrechter) has jurisdiction to hear claims based on the first sentence of this paragraph.
De werkgever is verplicht de lokalen, werktuigen en gereedschappen waarin of waarmee hij de arbeid doet verrichten, op zodanige wijze in te richten en te onderhouden alsmede voor het verrichten van de arbeid zodanige maatregelen te treffen en aanwijzingen te verstrekken als redelijkerwijs nodig is om te voorkomen dat de werknemer in de uitoefening van zijn werkzaamheden schade lijdt.
De werkgever is jegens de werknemer aansprakelijk voor de schade die de werknemer in de uitoefening van zijn werkzaamheden lijdt, tenzij hij aantoont dat hij de in lid 1 genoemde verplichtingen is nagekomen of dat de schade in belangrijke mate het gevolg is van opzet of bewuste roekeloosheid van de werknemer.
Van de leden 1 en 2 en van hetgeen titel 3 van Boek 6, bepaalt over de aansprakelijkheid van de werkgever kan niet ten nadele van de werknemer worden afgeweken.
Hij die in de uitoefening van zijn beroep of bedrijf arbeid laat verrichten door een persoon met wie hij geen arbeidsovereenkomst heeft, is overeenkomstig de leden 1 tot en met 3 aansprakelijk voor de schade die deze persoon in de uitoefening van zijn werkzaamheden lijdt. De kantonrechter is bevoegd kennis te nemen van vorderingen op grond van de eerste zin van dit lid.
Decisions of the Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) applying this article. Annotations are unofficial translations.
Employment law. Temporary agency employment contract. Platform work. Triangular relationship. Art. 7:610 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). Art. 7:690 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). Can a private household hire a temporary agency worker? Qualification.
Decision on rechtspraak.nlArticle 7:658 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) 1. The employer is obliged to furnish and maintain the spaces, tools, and equipment in which or with which he has the work performed, and to provide such instructions as are reasonably necessary to prevent the employee from suffering damage in the performance of his duties. 2. The employer is liable for the damage which the employee suffers in the performance of his duties, unless the employer demonstrates that he has fulfilled the obligations referred to in the preceding paragraph or that the damage is to a significant extent the result of intent or deliberate recklessness on the part of the employee. 3. Any stipulation to the contrary is void.
Decision on rechtspraak.nlArt. 81(1) Judiciary Organization Act (RO). Employment law. Employer's liability (Art. 7:658 Civil Code). Fall while descending two steps after closing the emergency exit door. Duty to provide particulars and burden of proof of the employer.
Decision on rechtspraak.nlArt. 81 para. 1 Judiciary Act (RO). Employment law. Employer's liability for an occupational accident, Art. 7:658 Civil Code (BW). Circumstances of the accident, duty of care, burden of pleading and burden of proof. Facts of common knowledge, Art. 149 para. 2 Code of Civil Procedure (Rv).
Decision on rechtspraak.nlArt. 81 para. 1 of the Judiciary (Organisation) Act (RO). Employment law. Incapacity for work due to burnout. Damages on the basis of Art. 7:611 of the Civil Code (BW) and Art. 7:658 of the Civil Code (BW)?
Decision on rechtspraak.nl