Sick Pay: The Percentage Is Only the First Cost Jul 31, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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
Retirement Does Not End the DGA Salary Test Jul 30, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO A retired DGA may still fall under the customary-salary rules. The founder’s work, authority, payroll file, and salary comparison must support the amount used. DGA salary Dutch tax GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX customary salary holding BV payroll payroll tax retirement retirement DGA salary rules Read more
Sending an Employee Home Usually Does Not Stop Pay Jul 23, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Sending an employee home does not normally stop the Dutch employment contract or wage entitlement. Keep access, payroll and the investigation separate. COMPLIANCE Dutch Civil Code HR compliance employee suspension employment law non-active status payroll suspension wage continuation workplace investigations Read more
A Failed Summary Dismissal Can Still Cost Your Business Jul 22, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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
Limited DGA Work Still Needs a Clear Salary File Jul 21, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO A DGA working limited hours may support a lower salary, but the company needs a clear file covering duties, authority, comparable pay and cash. DGA salary Dutch payroll tax HUMAN RESOURCES director remuneration founder role founder tax control holding BV payroll usual salary usual salary rule Read more
Fewer Freelancers Make Staffing Choices Harder Jul 21, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO Fewer zzp workers are pushing construction and care employers to reconsider recurring roles, payroll costs and flexible staffing. Belastingdienst HUMAN RESOURCES care construction employment false self-employment flex work labour market payroll zzp Read more
Check Pension Contributions Across Payroll Records Jul 20, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan A practical check of pension deductions, employer costs, provider files and payroll records before pension arrangements change. COMPLIANCE Dutch payroll employer costs insured pensions payroll pension contributions pension transition pensions small employers wage administration Read more
A Late Contract Can End 30% Ruling Continuity Jul 20, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan A change of employer creates two separate deadlines under the Dutch 30% ruling. Track the contract, start and request dates in one payroll file. 30% ruling COMPLIANCE Dutch labour Dutch tax employment contracts expatregeling international hiring payroll payroll compliance tax compliance Read more
Dutch Payroll Choices Need Cash Discipline in 2026 Jul 7, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO Dutch employers face payroll pressure from wages, travel reimbursement, WKR space, contract form, minimum wage, and sickness cover in 2026. AWf CAO Rijk HUMAN RESOURCES WKR false self-employment kilometre allowance labour market minimum wage payroll wages Read more
Non-Compete Clauses May Soon Hit Payroll Jul 5, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO Dutch non-compete clauses may soon require compensation, a one-year cap, and a defined area. Employers should review contracts and evidence now. GOVERNANCE HR HUMAN RESOURCES Netherlands SME employment contracts labour law non-compete payroll recruitment Read more
