The Lifetime Employment Contract (Arbeidsovereenkomst voor het leven) is a specialized employment agreement used in the Netherlands for establishing permanent, career-long employment relationships. This document is particularly relevant for organizations seeking to secure long-term commitment from key employees or maintaining traditional Japanese-style lifetime employment practices in a Dutch legal context. The contract should be used when both parties intend to establish a permanent employment relationship with enhanced job security and comprehensive benefits. It includes detailed provisions for career development, performance evaluation, and compensation progression, while complying with Dutch employment law requirements. The agreement is especially suitable for senior positions, specialized technical roles, or in organizations with strong traditions of employee retention. While it provides enhanced job security, it must still conform to Dutch labor law regarding potential termination circumstances.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship and reason for lifetime employment contract

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Position and Duties: Job title, role description, responsibilities, and reporting structure

5. Duration and Nature of Employment: Specification of lifetime employment status and start date

6. Probationary Period: Initial evaluation period in accordance with Dutch law

7. Working Hours and Location: Standard working hours, workplace location, and flexibility arrangements

8. Salary and Benefits: Base salary, increases, bonuses, and additional benefits

9. Holiday and Leave Entitlement: Annual leave, public holidays, and other leave rights

10. Illness and Disability: Sick leave provisions and long-term disability arrangements

11. Pension and Insurance: Pension scheme details and insurance coverage

12. Career Development: Professional development, training, and promotion opportunities

13. Performance Review: Performance evaluation process and frequency

14. Confidentiality: Protection of company information and trade secrets

15. Intellectual Property: Ownership of work products and innovations

16. Limited Termination Provisions: Circumstances under which the lifetime contract may be terminated

17. Applicable Law: Reference to Dutch law and jurisdiction