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
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
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
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 Regular Freelancer Can Change Your Wage Bill Jul 31, 2026 Linda Pavan Dutch enforcement and a smaller zzp workforce make daily working practice a payroll and staffing issue for businesses using recurring freelancers. Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES collective agreements founder risk payroll payroll tax self-employed workers staffing workforce planning zzp Read more
Sick Pay: The Percentage Is Only the First Cost Jul 31, 2026 Linda Pavan Dutch sick pay may exceed the statutory 70% floor. Employers also need to plan for replacement work, delayed invoices and reintegration duties. Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES UWV cao collective agreements payroll reintegration sick pay sickness absence small employers Read more
Your 2026 CAO May Change the Hours You Can Sell Jul 30, 2026 Linda Pavan Leave, public holidays and rest rules can reduce the hours available for customer work. Check that your CAO, roster and payroll still match. 5 May CAO 2026 Dutch employment law HUMAN RESOURCES collective agreements holiday leave labour costs payroll rosters working time Read more
A Failed Summary Dismissal Can Still Cost Your Business Jul 22, 2026 Linda Pavan A hurried summary dismissal can create wage corrections, compensation claims, legal costs and months of management work. Dutch employment law HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES accountancy firms employment disputes employment law payroll small business control summary dismissal transition payment Read more
Weak Leave Records Can Lead to Wage Claims Jul 21, 2026 Linda Pavan Leave approval alone does not explain what happened to an employee’s hours or wages. Clear records reduce payroll corrections, cash surprises and disputes. Dutch employment law HR administration HUMAN RESOURCES holiday leave leave records payroll payroll control small employers wage claims working-time registration Read more
