WILLEMSTAD – Medical specialists in Curaçao refuse to work for a salary of 295,000 guilders. If the court rules in favor of the Curaçao government and such a scenario occurs, they will terminate their employment at the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC). This was one of the messages conveyed during the court case between the CMC and the government.
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Medical specialists in Curaçao refuse to work for a salary of 295,000 guilders. If the court rules in favor of the Curaçao government and such a scenario occurs, they will terminate their employment at the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC). This was one of the messages conveyed during the court case between the CMC and the government.
The legal battle revolves around the application of the Top Incomes Act (LNT), which sets a limit on the salaries that officials in the (semi-)public sector can earn.
The legal battle revolves around the application of the Top Incomes Act (LNT), which sets a limit on the salaries that officials in the (semi-)public sector can earn.
The lawyers representing the CMC and the specialists who have joined the case argue that the LNT applies only to government institutions and not to private institutions like the CMC. They also challenge the definition of the law and argue that specialized doctors do not fall under the category of top officials as described in the new legislation.
The lawyers representing the CMC and the specialists who have joined the case argue that the LNT applies only to government institutions and not to private institutions like the CMC. They also challenge the definition of the law and argue that specialized doctors do not fall under the category of top officials as described in the new legislation.
Currently, there are 49 specialized doctors working at the CMC, and an additional 19 doctors work outside the CMC but are not subject to the LNT.
Currently, there are 49 specialized doctors working at the CMC, and an additional 19 doctors work outside the CMC but are not subject to the LNT.
Principle of Equality
Principle of Equality
Furthermore, the government’s lawyers pointed out that as of June 30, the remuneration of medical specialists will substantially increase to 386,000 guilders per year and potentially further to 501,000 guilders.
Furthermore, the government’s lawyers pointed out that as of June 30, the remuneration of medical specialists will substantially increase to 386,000 guilders per year and potentially further to 501,000 guilders.
However, the physicians were not impressed. The nineteen specialists outside the CMC earn considerably more, ranging from 900,000 guilders to 1.8 million guilders per year, depending on additional treatments they provide.
However, the physicians were not impressed. The nineteen specialists outside the CMC earn considerably more, ranging from 900,000 guilders to 1.8 million guilders per year, depending on additional treatments they provide.
There are also specialized doctors at the Capriles Clinic, but the law does not apply to them either. This can be seen as a violation of the principle of equality in this case.
There are also specialized doctors at the Capriles Clinic, but the law does not apply to them either. This can be seen as a violation of the principle of equality in this case.
The doctors were also aware that a colleague starting their career in the Netherlands after completing their studies begins with a minimum salary of 280,000 guilders, which increases to 360,000 guilders after three years and continues to rise.
The doctors were also aware that a colleague starting their career in the Netherlands after completing their studies begins with a minimum salary of 280,000 guilders, which increases to 360,000 guilders after three years and continues to rise.
If the Top Incomes Act is applied to Curaçao doctors, their applications are rejected, and they prefer to stay in the Netherlands for more financial security, according to the hospital.
If the Top Incomes Act is applied to Curaçao doctors, their applications are rejected, and they prefer to stay in the Netherlands for more financial security, according to the hospital.
This situation has consequences for healthcare at the CMC, the hospital states. Specialized doctors from outside Curaçao will not want to come to the island due to the LNT law. This results in longer waiting lists and delays in patient care.
This situation has consequences for healthcare at the CMC, the hospital states. Specialized doctors from outside Curaçao will not want to come to the island due to the LNT law. This results in longer waiting lists and delays in patient care.
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