Dutch Employers Face Tighter Staffing Choices Aug 4, 2026 Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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
A Regular Freelancer Can Change Your Wage Bill Jul 31, 2026 Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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
Secret Login Checks Can Undermine a Dismissal Jul 30, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A Dutch court rejected a summary dismissal based on covert login checks. The case shows how narrow system data can create privacy, cash and employment risks. AVG Dutch employment law HR governance HUMAN RESOURCES employee login monitoring employee monitoring evidence hybrid work small business risk summary dismissal Read more
Your 2026 CAO May Change the Hours You Can Sell Jul 30, 2026 Human Resources 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
When a Management Agreement No Longer Fits the Work Jul 30, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A management agreement, daily work and payroll must fit together. Check the DGA’s role, salary file, invoices and company records. DGA DGA salary Dutch business HUMAN RESOURCES customary salary employee insurance holding company management agreement payroll tax through-payment rule Read more
The 183-Day Rule Is Not a Payroll Green Light Jul 23, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan The 183-day count does not settle cross-border payroll. Employers must also check treaty conditions, the real employer, wage costs, and social security. 183-day rule 183-day rule cross-border payroll A1 declaration Dutch employers Dutch-German treaty HUMAN RESOURCES cross-border payroll hybrid work material employer social security Read more
A Failed Summary Dismissal Can Still Cost Your Business Jul 22, 2026 Human Resources 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
Sending Work Files to Private Email After Suspension Jul 22, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A suspension does not automatically close digital access. Employers need clear instructions, preserved evidence and a dismissal process that matches the facts. Dutch employment law HR control HUMAN RESOURCES confidential information employee suspension information security private email summary dismissal suspension transition payment Read more
Weak Leave Records Can Lead to Wage Claims Jul 21, 2026 Human Resources 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
