Saskia Peters

Prof. Saskia Peters is a Professor of Labour Law at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law, leading the Labour Law Department. She holds key roles including Deputy Chair of KLM's Dismissal Committee and editorial roles for major legal publications. Her expertise spans Labour Law, dismissal law, and the green transition's workplace impact. Her research emphasizes fundamental social rights, EU legal frameworks, and employment contract dynamics. Peters is actively involved in projects like the EU-funded SIDE-CIC initiative addressing construction sector transparency. She regularly contributes to legal debates via media and academic publications, addressing contemporary challenges like remote work boundaries and burnout prevention.

Research interests: Labour Law, EU legal frameworks, green transition impacts, employment contracts, social rights, and workplace regulation. Recent publications include 'European Labour Law' (2024) and peer-reviewed analyses on social partnership dynamics under EU directives. She advises on policy reforms and legal education, leading the Groningen Labour Law postgraduate specialization.

Holds editorial leadership roles for 'Employment Contract' commentary and TRA journal. Recognized for bridging academic insights with practical legal challenges, her work influences Dutch and EU labour policy discussions.