Free VSO check Check your Dutch settlement agreement before you sign
Received a vaststellingsovereenkomst, or VSO? Get a first check in English for WW risk, notice period, severance pay and clauses that can affect your next job.
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How it works English help for a Dutch legal document
A VSO is often written in Dutch legal language. We translate the practical risk: what affects benefits, money, timing and your freedom after leaving.
Answer a few questions
Tell us about your job, salary and why your employer offered the VSO.
Upload your VSO
We check the document for WW risk, notice period, severance pay and important clauses.
See what needs attention
You get a fast first read. If needed, you can ask an employment lawyer to review it.
What is a VSO?
The meaning of VSO, what a Dutch settlement agreement contains and what UWV says about unemployment benefit.
Calculate severance
Estimate the statutory transition payment, often the starting point for VSO negotiations.
Before you sign
Check the end date, WW wording, final settlement, non-compete clauses, legal costs and 14-day cooling-off period.
Questions expats often ask
Am I committed to anything if I ask for a lawyer?
No. Asking to be connected with an employment lawyer is completely without obligation. You decide yourself whether you want to continue after the first contact.
What is a VSO in the Netherlands?
A VSO is a Dutch settlement agreement used to end an employment contract by mutual consent. It usually covers the end date, severance payment, notice period, WW unemployment benefit wording, final settlement and restrictive clauses.
Can I have my VSO checked in English?
Yes. You can start the check in English and upload your PDF or Word document. The advice focuses on Dutch employment law terms that matter before you sign.
Will signing a VSO affect my WW unemployment benefit?
It can. The agreement should make clear that the employer initiated the termination, that there is no urgent cause or culpable conduct, and that the notice period is respected.
Do I have to sign immediately?
No. It is normal to take time and have a VSO reviewed. After signing, Dutch law usually gives you a 14-day cooling-off period, but you should still check the document before signing.