General
Subordination
The legal relationship where an employee performs work under the authority, direction, and control of an employer.
Definition
Subordination (autorité / gezag) is a defining characteristic of an employment contract, signifying the legal relationship where an employee performs work under the authority, direction, and control of the employer. This includes the employer's right to give orders, supervise the execution of tasks, and exercise disciplinary power. The presence of subordination distinguishes an employee from a self-employed person or independent contractor.