Sick Leave, Private Sport and Immediate Dismissal Sep 28, 2026 Human Resources 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
One Long Sickness Case Can Add a Year of Wage Costs Sep 24, 2026 Human Resources 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
A Fixed-Term Contract Can End, but the Reason Still Matters Sep 11, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A Dutch fixed-term contract can end during sickness. Employers must still keep illness, performance, planning and the reason for non-renewal separate. Dutch employment law HR HR records HUMAN RESOURCES Wgbh/cz chronic illness fixed-term contracts re-integration sickness absence temporary contracts Read more
Reintegration Bill Leaves Employers Holding the File Sep 4, 2026 Human Resources 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
Holiday During Sick Leave: Align Pay, Leave and Return Aug 18, 2026 Human Resources 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
When an Employee Reaches AOW Age: Contract and Payroll Aug 10, 2026 Human Resources 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
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
RVU Pension Deals Need a Payroll File First Jul 6, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan RVU pension deals now need AOW dates, heavy-work proof, payroll thresholds, leave records, and a replacement plan before any promise is made. AOW age HUMAN RESOURCES RVU TNO cao heavy work leave saving payroll tax sickness absence sustainable employability Read more
The July Payroll Run Is More Than a Wage Rise Jul 5, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan July payroll in 2026 is more than a wage update. Employers need to read wages, sickness, zzp status, prices, and cash together. Belastingdienst HUMAN RESOURCES NL UWV cao minimum wage payroll sickness absence wages zzp Read more
Dutch Benefit Spending Raises Payroll Pressure Jul 3, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Dutch benefit spending is rising. For employers, the pressure shows up in payroll, sickness files, premiums, replacement hours, and cash planning. Aof HUMAN RESOURCES UWV WIA WW Whk employer premiums labour market payroll sickness absence Read more
