Dutch Job Cuts Need a Full Business Case Sep 29, 2026 Linda Pavan More Dutch employees are leaving for business-economic reasons or labour conflict. Employers need one clear record covering cash, work, selection and redeploym. Dutch business-economic dismissal HUMAN RESOURCES UWV cash flow dismissal employment law labour market payroll restructuring small business Read more
Sick Leave, Private Sport and Immediate Dismissal Sep 28, 2026 Linda Pavan A Dutch court upheld an immediate dismissal involving sport during sickness. The case shows why capacity, conduct and trust require separate handling. GOVERNANCE HR control HUMAN RESOURCES UWV dismissal employment law privacy reintegration sickness absence small employers Read more
Slower Job Switching Raises the Stakes of Dismissal Sep 25, 2026 Linda Pavan Job switching is slowing while payroll costs and scarce skills keep workforce decisions difficult. Review the cash, work and records before acting. Dutch labour market HUMAN RESOURCES Payroll costs UWV cash flow economic dismissal employment compliance flex work small employers workforce planning Read more
One Long Sickness Case Can Add a Year of Wage Costs Sep 24, 2026 Linda Pavan One long-term sickness case can affect payroll, staffing, customer work, and cash for another year if the reintegration file falls short. HR compliance HUMAN RESOURCES UWV employer risk loonsanctie payroll reintegration sickness absence small business small employers Read more
Reintegration Bill Leaves Employers Holding the File Sep 4, 2026 Linda Pavan A pending Dutch bill may reduce medical disagreement in reintegration reviews. Employers still carry the work, file, payroll and planning risks. GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES UWV WIA cash flow employment law reintegration sick leave sickness absence small employers Read more
After a Takeover, Match the Missing Role to the Work Aug 28, 2026 Linda Pavan After an acquisition, a removed role must match the work that genuinely disappears. Review duties, redeployment, records and cash costs before acting. Dutch employment law GOVERNANCE HUMAN RESOURCES UWV acquisition business-economic dismissal dismissal interchangeable functions redeployment reorganisation Read more
No Wages Paid? Your Dutch Payroll Return Is Still Due Aug 21, 2026 Linda Pavan No wages paid does not mean no payroll filing. Check whether a nihilaangifte or nulaangifte fits the employment record. Belastingdienst DGA salary HR records HUMAN RESOURCES UWV employers loonaangifte nihilaangifte nulaangifte payroll tax Read more
2027 Payroll Change May Lower Net UWV Benefit Payments Aug 20, 2026 Linda Pavan A 2027 payroll rule will change the employment tax credit on certain UWV benefits paid through employers. Employees may receive less net pay. HUMAN RESOURCES UWV UWV benefits WIA employee net pay employment tax credit payroll payroll compliance small business wage tax Read more
Long-Term Sickness: Check the Final Payroll Settlement Aug 19, 2026 Linda Pavan After 104 weeks of sickness, leave hours, recurring pay and compensation deadlines can change the final payroll settlement. HUMAN RESOURCES UWV cash flow employment law final payroll after long-term sickness holiday hours long-term sickness payroll payroll control transition payment 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
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
