Employment matters handled with care — for employers hiring on the island and for employees who need their rights protected.
Aruban labor law protects employees strongly, and the rules differ in important ways from the Netherlands. Whether you are a foreign employer hiring your first staff on the island or an employee facing a termination, getting the process right from the start avoids costly mistakes. We advise on the full employment relationship — from contract to exit.
Dismissal in particular deserves attention: depending on the route, termination may require permission from the labor authority (Departamento di Progreso Laboral) or a court, and getting the grounds and procedure right is essential. We also handle work-permit questions for foreign staff, which sit at the intersection of labor and immigration law.
Foreign and local employers setting up or managing a team on Aruba, and employees who need advice on a contract, a dismissal or a workplace dispute.
Usually not without following the right route. Depending on the situation, termination may require permission from the labor authority or a court, with proper grounds and procedure. We advise on the safest and most cost-effective path.
The principles are related, but the procedures, notice rules and permit requirements differ. Assuming the Dutch approach applies can be an expensive mistake — we set out the Aruban rules that actually govern your situation.
Generally yes. Employing non-residents involves work-permit requirements that sit between labor and immigration law. We guide employers through the process and requirements.
You may have rights to compensation or reinstatement depending on how the termination was carried out. Act quickly, because time limits apply. We assess your position and the options.
Whether you are hiring, restructuring or facing a dismissal, we will set out the Aruban rules and your options clearly.
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