Death & Taxes: Stop The Unlawful Inheritance Tax Collection
In the realm of taxation, few things are as certain as the inevitability of death and taxes. Yet, what happens when these two certainties collide in a legal quagmire? Aruba’s…
Understanding the Impact of Minimum Wage Increases: 2023 and 2024
The Minister of Labor has announced a minimum wage increase for 2024. This announcement closely follows my column/newsletter from December 2022, which highlighted the wage hike set for 2023. My…
Court Revokes Hindrance Permit for Waste Incinerator in Parkietenbos
In a recent legal battle that signifies a monumental victory for environmental preservation and the engaged citizens of Parkietenbos, Mrs. Anouk Balentina, a jurist, resident of the affected area, and…
‘Good Employment Practice’ in the Context of (End of Year) Bonuses
In Aruba employment law, the principle of ‘good employment practice’ ( “goed werkgeverschap“) is a fundamental concept. This principle is codified in Article 7:611 of the Aruba Civil Code (Burgerlijk…
UNION PROTESTER SENTENCED FOR TRESPASSING
n a 2022 Supreme Court case, the defense argued on behalf of the accused, who had been convicted of trespassing on a building during a demonstration. They claimed the prosecution…
Questionable Unions: Their Role and Relevance in Today’s WorkforceQuestionable Unions:
Introduction The landscape of labor unions in the Dutch Kingdom is transforming significantly. With union participation in the Netherlands at its lowest since 1963, there’s an increasing disconnect between the…
Aruba’s Sewage Crisis: The (Dutch) Way Forward
Introduction Yes, yes, yes….. Aruba is known for its pristine beaches, fancy hotels, friendly people, and the rest of the catchy buzzwords and one-liners that make us sound so good….
Embassy Suites: A Case of Poor Governance or Poor Management?
In a court ruling dated November 14th, 2023, between the Aruba Birdlife Conservation Foundation and the Prime Minister/Minister of Infrastructure & Spatial Planning, the court scrutinized a decision involving a…
Embassy Suites loses another case in court: A Beachless Hotel…
The case in question involves the Aruba Birdlife Conservation Foundation (ABC), the Minister of Infrastructure and Spatial Planning (”Prime-Minister”), and a third party, Natura Development N.V. d..b.a. Embassy Suites (“Embassu…
Supreme Court Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage in Aruba and Curaçao: What Happened and What Lies Ahead?
In a much-anticipated and historic event, on Friday, November 10th, 2023, the Supreme Court (Hoge Raad Der Nederlanden) held a joint hearing regarding the Appellate Court’s groundbreaking decisions of December…
