Article 7:660 Dutch Civil Code, Book 7

Artikel 660 Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7 (BW) – unofficial English translation

Boek 7 · Division 7. Certain special obligations of the employee

The employee is obliged to comply with the instructions concerning the performance of the work and with those intended to promote good order in the undertaking of the employer, given to him or her, whether or not together with other employees, by or on behalf of the employer within the limits of generally binding regulations or the contract.

Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 660 Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.

Dutch case law

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