Keep Parental Leave Out of Contract Renewal Decisions Oct 16, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO A fixed-term contract may expire, but parental leave cannot shape the decision. Keep leave planning, performance records and renewal reasons separate. Dutch labour law HR governance HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES UWV birth leave employment records fixed-term contracts parental leave payroll control Read more
Rising Unemployment Does Not Make Dutch Hiring Easy Oct 15, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO The Dutch labor market is cooling, but hiring remains a careful decision. Skills gaps, higher payroll costs, and cautious customers still limit employers. CBS Dutch labour market MARKET PULSE Payroll costs UWV cash flow consumer demand hiring small business unemployment Read more
A Workplace Promise Needs a Safe Reporting Route Oct 13, 2026 Compliance XTROVERSO A practical desk note for employers on safe discrimination reporting, reliable records and fair workplace decisions. COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE HR controls RI&E UWV employment governance equal treatment psychosocial safety safe workplace reporting route workplace discrimination Read more
Dutch Job Cuts Need a Full Business Case Sep 29, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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
Sickness Dates Can Change an Agency Worker's Tax Credit Sep 11, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO For agency workers, contract status on the sickness date can affect the employment tax credit. Clear contract, UWV and payroll records reduce later disputes. LEDGER & TAX UWV Ziektewet agency work agency worker sickness tax credit arbeidskorting flexible labour income tax payroll uitzendbeding Read more
Reintegration Bill Leaves Employers Holding the File Sep 4, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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
More Jobseekers Do Not Make Dutch Hiring Cheap Aug 21, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch labour market is easing, but suitable staff and affordable payroll remain separate issues. Review margin, demand and cash before hiring. CBS Dutch labour market MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market UWV cash flow small business staffing unemployment wage costs Read more
No Wages Paid? Your Dutch Payroll Return Is Still Due Aug 21, 2026 Human Resources XTROVERSO 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
