Holiday During Sick Leave: Align Pay, Leave and Return Aug 18, 2026 Linda Pavan A holiday request during sickness affects leave, full pay, staff planning and reintegration. Check every record before payroll closes. Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES holiday during sick leave holiday entitlement holiday leave payroll re-integration reintegration sickness absence small employers Read more
2027 Tax Credit Change May Reduce Employee Net Pay Aug 17, 2026 Linda Pavan A 2027 tax change may lower the net pay of employees receiving certain disability benefits through payroll. Employers should prepare their files, systems and c. 2027 2027 tax change HUMAN RESOURCES UWV WGA employee communication employment tax credit occupational disability payroll wage tax Read more
Back pay across New Year needs a full payroll record Aug 13, 2026 Linda Pavan Cross-year back pay requires more than a payment and new payslip. Employers need a clear chronology and consistent payroll records. HUMAN RESOURCES UWV annual income statement back pay employment law payroll payslips sick pay wage arrears wage tax Read more
Retired DGA: Match Salary to the Work That Remains Aug 13, 2026 Linda Pavan A retired or part-time DGA still needs a salary file that matches the remaining work, decision-making authority, benefits, and corporate structure. DGA salary Dutch tax GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES customary salary founder succession holding company payroll retired DGA customary salary retirement Read more
Cross-Border Hybrid Work Needs a Payroll Calendar Aug 12, 2026 Linda Pavan Dutch-German hybrid work depends on more than a 34-day promise. Employers need a shared calendar that records actual work locations. 34-day telework rule Germany HUMAN RESOURCES Netherlands Germany telework cross-border hybrid work cross-border payroll hybrid work hybrid work calendar social security wage tax Read more
When an Employee Reaches AOW Age: Contract and Payroll Aug 10, 2026 Linda Pavan When an employee reaches AOW age, contract, payroll and sickness rules can change. A defined role and handover plan keep the arrangement workable. AOW Dutch HR HUMAN RESOURCES Older workers employee reaches AOW age employment contracts labour market payroll sickness absence workforce planning Read more
Suspected Time Theft Does Not Automatically Justify Dismissal Aug 7, 2026 Linda Pavan A difference between a timesheet and vehicle data can raise questions, but Dutch employers need evidence before treating it as time theft. Dutch labour market HR HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES dismissal employment law hours fraud payroll payroll control time registration Read more
AI Changes the Job Before It Cuts Payroll Aug 7, 2026 Linda Pavan AI is spreading through Dutch small-business work. Clear data limits, staff guidance, review steps and measurable results help employers keep control. AI AI at work Dutch employers Dutch labour market HR governance HUMAN RESOURCES microbusinesses skills small employers work design Read more
Higher Dutch Wages Put Every Paid Hour Under Review Aug 7, 2026 Linda Pavan Higher Dutch wages raise more than the hourly rate. Employers need to connect payroll with prices, staffing, records and available cash. Dutch payroll Dutch wages HR control HUMAN RESOURCES cash flow collective agreements flex contracts labour market minimum wage payroll Read more
Dutch Employers Face Tighter Staffing Choices Aug 4, 2026 Linda Pavan Vacancies and jobs are falling, but Dutch employers still face scarce staff, higher labour costs, and fewer flexible staffing options. Belastingdienst CBS Dutch labour market HUMAN RESOURCES Payroll costs employment relationships hiring small business cash flow vacancies zzp Read more
Missing Payroll Records Can Stop the Trucks Aug 3, 2026 Linda Pavan A Dutch transport case shows how missing hours, payslips and payment evidence can lead to a large fine and a two-month work stoppage. COMPLIANCE Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES Labour Authority cash flow minimum wage payroll payroll records road transport transport Read more
A Cooler Labour Market Still Makes Hiring a Hard Call Aug 1, 2026 Linda Pavan Vacancies are falling, but suitable staff remain scarce. Check workload, cash, margin and contract risk before adding a permanent employee. Dutch labour market HUMAN RESOURCES hiring hiring in a cooler labour payroll risk small business hiring small employers vacancies workforce planning zzp Read more
