It is expensive --- but here (the Netherlands) you can still fire or demote someone after the initial trial period. Instant dismissal without cause (for non-dis

It is expensive --- but here (the Netherlands) you can still fire or demote someone after the initial trial period. Instant dismissal without cause (for non-discriminatory reasons) is possible in the trial period, with trial period being time-limited (1 month for 12 month contract, 2-3 for permanent). The going rate for firing without cause is about 1/3rd of a month of salary per year of employment for an employee under 55 (?) on a permanent contract. On a yearly contract this is difficult - I would recommend hiring on permanent contracts because they are even seen as a positive. Demoting will mean that you overpay someone, but will at least clarify the new hierarchy to the team.