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
A €500 Race Entry Can Become a €900 Employer Cost Aug 21, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan Paying an employee’s race entry can use WKR room and trigger an 80% final levy. Record the payroll choice before paying the invoice. LEDGER & TAX WKR WKR final levy WKR free allowance 2026 employee benefits employee race entry tax payroll tax race entry fee WKR small employers sport Read more
Dutch Wage Growth Slows, but Payroll Costs Stay High Aug 20, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Wage growth is slowing, but Dutch employers still face higher wage floors, scarce staff and customer contracts that reprice too late. Dutch wages HUMAN RESOURCES Payroll costs cao cash flow labour market minimum wage payroll small business 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
A Temporary Company Car Can Reopen Payroll Aug 13, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan A short company-car assignment can affect every payroll month in which the car was available. Annualised private mileage determines whether the 500-kilometre e. Belastingdienst LEDGER & TAX bijtelling company car mileage records payroll tax private mileage small employers vehicle control wage ledger Read more
Childcare Allowance Is Up, but the Invoice Still Rules Aug 10, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan Dutch childcare reimbursement rose in 2025, but parents still pay every euro above the state’s hourly cap. That gap affects household cash, staff planning and. LEDGER & TAX childcare allowance childcare providers childcare tariffs childminders family cash flow household cash flow labour market small business small employers Read more
AI Changes the Job Before It Cuts Payroll Aug 7, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan AI is spreading through Dutch small-business work. Clear data limits, staff guidance, review steps and measurable results help employers keep control. AI AI at work Dutch employers Dutch labour market HR governance HUMAN RESOURCES microbusinesses skills small employers work design 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
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
Lower Unemployment Does Not End the Staffing Squeeze Jul 23, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch labour market is cooling, but small employers still face limited skills, rising labour costs and pressure on usable working hours. CBS MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market Payroll costs UWV recruitment small employers unemployment workforce planning zzp 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
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
