THE HAGUE – A court in The Hague has ruled that Curaçao must pay additional compensation to an employee of the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary following a labor dispute over delayed payments.
The case involved a staff member who had temporarily served as acting director within the Curaçaohuis. The employee sought compensation for the additional responsibilities, leading to a legal dispute over payment and related claims.
The court found partially in favor of the employee, determining that although the compensation for the temporary role had already been paid, it was not made on time. As a result, Curaçao has been ordered to pay an additional amount of approximately 3,700 euros as a penalty for the delay.
However, the court rejected a separate claim related to compensation for work carried out on a Brussels-related dossier. Judges ruled that those activities fell within the scope of normal job duties and did not warrant extra payment.
In total, the employee had sought more than 62,000 euros in compensation. The final ruling grants only the previously paid amount along with the additional penalty for late payment.
The case adds to ongoing scrutiny surrounding administrative and personnel matters at the Curaçaohuis, which represents Curaçao’s interests in the Netherlands and has recently been the subject of multiple discussions in both legal and political arenas.