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
