Seasonal Contracts Can End With a Transition Payment Nov 3, 2026 Linda Pavan Dutch seasonal employers may owe a transition payment when temporary contracts are not renewed. Include contract history and payment timing in winter cash plan. Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES cash flow hospitality payroll recreation seasonal contract transition payment seasonal work temporary contracts transition payment Read more
Price the Work Before You Drop Freelancers Oct 30, 2026 Linda Pavan Enforcement against false self-employment is changing Dutch freelance hiring. Price the work, staffing options and cash impact before ending an assignment. Dutch labour market HUMAN RESOURCES Wet DBA Zelfstandigenwet employment status false self-employment payroll payroll tax staffing zzp Read more
Immediate Dismissal: Get the Clock and Payroll Right Oct 30, 2026 Linda Pavan An immediate dismissal can fail when the employer cannot explain the timeline. Keep the evidence, decision record and final payroll aligned. Dutch employment law GOVERNANCE HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES employment law immediate dismissal payroll payroll controls small business governance wage deductions Read more
When a Private Pay Deal Conflicts With a Binding CAO Oct 28, 2026 Linda Pavan A binding CAO can override a less favorable private pay deal. Employers need a clear trail from contract and roster to payslip and bank payment. AVV GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES cao director liability employment law generally binding CAO payroll private security roster records Read more
Unsigned Settlement Agreements Keep Payroll Running Oct 27, 2026 Linda Pavan An expected departure is not a payroll end date. Until there is written agreement or a valid dismissal, wages and related costs may continue. Dutch HR HUMAN RESOURCES dismissal employment employment law founder risk payroll payroll control settlement agreement wage entitlement Read more
A Signed VSO Still Leaves Work to Do Oct 26, 2026 Linda Pavan A signed VSO sets an exit date, but employment risk continues. Keep access, incident records, payroll and the final account aligned until the last day. Dutch employment law HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES Settlement agreements VSO confidential information offboarding payroll control settlement agreement summary dismissal Read more
Keep Parental Leave Out of Contract Renewal Decisions Oct 16, 2026 Linda Pavan A fixed-term contract may expire, but parental leave cannot shape the decision. Keep leave planning, performance records and renewal reasons separate. Dutch labour law HR governance HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES UWV birth leave employment records fixed-term contracts parental leave payroll control Read more
Former Zzp Workers Are Changing the Hiring Pool Oct 15, 2026 Linda Pavan Former zzp workers are moving quickly into paid work, often across sectors. Employers need clear roles, realistic onboarding, and a full view of staffing costs. CBS DNB HUMAN RESOURCES employment contracts false self-employment labour market payroll recruitment workforce planning zzp Read more
Grafimedia Wage Steps Put Pressure on Quotes and Cash Oct 7, 2026 Linda Pavan The Grafimedia agreement creates a new payroll timetable for employers within scope. Quotes, contracts and cash planning now need to reflect those labor costs. Dutch employment Grafimedia HUMAN RESOURCES Industry cash flow collective agreements labour costs paper and graphic industry payroll wages Read more
When a Shared Rental Home Becomes a Business Risk Oct 6, 2026 Linda Pavan A rental dispute after separation can affect attendance, planning and company cash. Clear records and firm business boundaries help limit the disruption. COURT RULING Dutch housing GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES REAL ESTATE household cash flow rental tenancy shared rental home business risk social housing workforce stability Read more
Cash Wages Put the Whole Labour Chain at Risk Oct 6, 2026 Linda Pavan Cash wages and incomplete payroll records can lead to fines, restricted cash and problems across a labour chain. A short file review can reveal the gaps. COMPLIANCE Dutch payroll HUMAN RESOURCES WML Wav cash payment cleaning sector labour inspection minimum wage work permits Read more
Misconduct Claims: Protect Staff Before Dismissal Sep 30, 2026 Linda Pavan A Bonaire ruling shows why employers should separate staff protection, fact-finding, dismissal and final payroll after a serious misconduct complaint. BES labour law Bonaire GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES dismissal misconduct overtime payroll timesheets workplace investigation Read more
