Chapter 1259: Dismissal on the Spot
Xiao Peng was so depressed that he couldn't even sleep well. Ambassador Yangzhou had called him several times. On the one hand, he wanted to offer his condolences, and on the other hand, he hoped that he could make a big deal out of a small matter and handle it in a low-key manner.
As for the reason - don't want to affect the image of Daxia people in the Netherlands.
Such things must be agreed to by him. After all, he is an ambassador, and he is thoughtful and considerate. He has a big picture. I advise Xiao Peng to consider the overall situation!
How could a man as capable as Xiao Peng not agree to this? He had to agree!
Then he asked his lawyer to go to the police station! On the one hand, he held the two men accountable for their legal responsibilities, and on the other hand, he urged the police to solve the case as soon as possible and catch their accomplices!
The overall situation is important?
Who knows if they're really just shooting short videos or trying to scam people? They're asking for the account right away! If Xiao Peng really gives them the account and there's a financial problem, will you be responsible?
It’s really easy to talk without any pain in the waist!
Xiao Peng was completely helpless now. He began to suspect that the Netherlands and he were incompatible. Just look at all the trouble that had happened recently. He'd been harassed by environmental organizations, targeted by scammers, and most infuriatingly, someone even sneaked in to have sex!
It's really annoying! It's more comfortable to stay at sea.
"Alfred, please inform Chen Cheng that all crew members must be on duty within two weeks!" Xiao Peng said while eating dinner.
"Okay, boss. There's one more thing you need to confirm!" Alfred nodded and handed Xiao Peng an iPad. "Boss, here are the files of six security companies I found based on your needs. They all have very good resumes and are basically the six largest companies in the Netherlands..."
Xiao Peng interrupted him directly: "Let Walter take it!"
"Okay, I understand." Alfred continued, "Boss, our gardener representative just came to me. I'd like you to give me some feedback."
Xiao Peng was stunned after hearing this: "Oh? What's the matter?"
"They said that the British coming in that night made them feel that the working environment was too dangerous," Alfred said.
Xiao Peng frowned slightly: "Didn't you tell them that our security personnel will be here soon?"
Alfred replied: "I told them, but they said it had caused them psychological damage."
"Just tell me what they want!" Xiao Peng said.
Alfred said, "They're asking for a 20% pay raise."
Xiao Peng raised his hand and said, "Everyone, fire them all! Leave no one behind! Fire them on the spot."
Why did he keep the gardeners when he took over the house? It was because of local conservation laws: such a large green space must be managed by a dedicated person, so he had no choice but to keep the gardeners. But at that time, the gardeners raised their wages and directly demanded a 20% increase.
Blue-collar jobs like gardening here pay very well. Xiao Peng didn't bother hiring anyone else at the time. After all, they were already managing the place. They were familiar with the landscaping style and plant characteristics, and they were all veteran gardeners with years of experience. So a 20% raise was a good deal.
But now it’s going up again? Do you really think I’m a pushover?
Alfred said, "Boss, this is a bit risky. You know the labor laws here in the Netherlands..."
Before he could finish his words, he saw Xiao Peng staring at him without saying a word, so Alfred swallowed the next words.
He had no doubt that if he continued talking, the door of Villa Eichenhorst would be closed to him.
Kasin, who was standing against the wall with his arms folded, curled his lips and said, "Alfred, whose housekeeper are you? Are you planning to be a gardener? If you can't even help your boss solve a problem like this, why don't you let me be the housekeeper?"
"Kaxin!" Xiao Peng called Kaxin's name to signal him not to continue. "Alfred is right. Firing someone on the spot in the Netherlands is indeed very troublesome. As my butler, Alfred will definitely advise me to make the best choice, right, Alfred?"
Xiao Peng's tone was calm, but Alfred had no doubt that Xiao Peng was planning to 'fire' him on the spot.
In the Netherlands, 'summary dismissal' is a form of dismissal where the employer directly fires an employee verbally or in writing.
It sounds like it's easy for employers to fire employees, but what's the reality? "Firing on the spot" carries significant risks! It can only be done under very strict conditions, otherwise the employer faces exorbitant compensation. Therefore, Dutch employers generally won't resort to "firing on the spot" unless they're absolutely furious.
Dutch labor law is no joke.
But would other employers be as afraid of these troubles as Xiao Peng? Why would they spend so much money on lawyers? If they really wanted to sue Xiao Peng for compensation, let alone win the case, even if they did, who knows how many years it would drag on! By then, the compensation they'd receive might not even be worth the lawyer's fees!
Of course, Xiao Peng also spends a lot of money, but does he care?
Kaxin was right. Whose steward was he? He would do whatever Xiao Peng said!
He hurriedly said: “Boss, actually what I mean is that I have a way to solve this problem.”
"Of course, you're my butler," Xiao Peng said. "How can you be my butler if you can't even solve this problem? This is all part of your job description! Now, tell me what you think."
Alfred said, "They dare to raise prices like this because they have open-ended employment contracts. If you fire them, the cost would be quite high, which is why they're so confident."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng said bluntly, "Didn't they sign a one-year contract? How did it become an open-ended contract? Doesn't that mean they have a permanent job?"
Alfred explained, "According to our country's labor law, if a fixed-term contract is extended twice for the same period of time, it becomes an open-ended contract. Of course, an open-ended contract doesn't guarantee a permanent job. If they violate employee regulations, they can still be fired, but they can't leave before the end of their contract. But actually, I thought about it and realized their contract can't be considered an open-ended contract—after all, this is your first time hiring them. Therefore, their contract is a fixed-term contract. Even if you fire them, they won't receive much compensation!"
Xiao Peng was clearly dissatisfied with this answer: "What if I don't want to pay them and just want them to get out? Is there any way?"
Alfred was shocked after hearing this. Xiao Peng was usually too polite to them, which gave them the misunderstanding that Xiao Peng was young and weak. Now he realized: Xiao Peng was their boss and a real billionaire!
What good will come of angering him?
Alfred answered without thinking: "Boss, I actually have a way, but... I need Kasin to help me!"
Kasim was stunned: "Me? Are you asking me to send them all to the hospital?"
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