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Boss 'recognizes' employee (26) in Opsporing Verzocht and fires him, but it proves costly
A business owner who dismissed an employee after believing he recognized him on the TV program Opsporing Verzocht has been ordered to pay over €24,000 in damages. The court ruled that there was no evidence to support the accusation, stating the dismissal was based solely on a gut feeling. The case highlights that the employer's decision lacked factual basis, and the employee, aged 26, was wrongfully terminated. The verdict was delivered in the Netherlands on 2026-09-07.
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