What is the relationship of authority?
The authority relationship in employment law refers to the relationship between employer and employee, in which the employer has the right to give directions and instructions to the employee regarding the performance of work. This relationship of authority is a fundamental feature of an employment relationship and is the basis for hierarchy and management within an organization. It gives the employer the power to supervise the employee's work, assign tasks, and determine how the work is performed and is also called the right of instruction (Article 7:660 of the Civil Code). The employee, in turn, is obliged to follow the reasonable instructions of the employer and perform his or her work properly within the limits of the employment contract by virtue of good corporate citizenship(Article 7:611 BW).
