What’s included in the Dutch legal minimum wage?
The Dutch legal minimum wage is the wage you should earn according the law. Everyone working and between the age of 15 and the retirement (Old Age Pensions Act) age is entitled to earn at least this minimum amount. For young employees between ages 15 and 23 a lower minimum wage applies. Below we will […]
Changes due to the new Dutch law Work & Assurance
On the 10th of June the senate passed the new law for Work & Assurance (WWZ). During the period of passing the senate pledged to minister Asscher of SZW that the first alterations will start January 1st 2015, instead of the July 1st 2014 in order to allow employers more time to make the necessary […]
Dutch minimum wage increase as of July 1st, 2014
The Dutch minimum wage is adjusted twice per year on January 1st and July 1st. In January the minimum wage was increased by 0,53%. On July 1, the minimum wage has increased by 0,65%. This means that the gross monthly salary for employees of 23 years and older is now €1.495,20 per month, instead of […]
Objection against the ‘Crisis Tax’
The Crisis Tax was introduced in 2012. This implies that for employees earning more than €150.000 in 2012, the employer ought to pay 16% tax over the amount exceeding the €150.000 wage. This crisis tax should have been non-recurring, however it returned in 2014. As a result, many employers raised objections against this reintroduction. The […]
Changes in determining a foreigner’s Identity
Until recently it was mandatory for non-EU residents of six years and older, in order to determine one’s Identity, to record two fingerprints on the chip of their residence permit for the Netherlands. On account of new improvements with regard to the determination of foreigners’ identity’s, a new law has been taken into effect from […]
Important things you need to know when employing holiday workers
The minimum age of employees is often a point of uncertainness among employers. Since we receive a lot of questions about this minimum age restriction, we have collected all the relevant information for you within this document. To decide if a younger employee is authorized to work depends on the various labour sectors. It is […]
Prevent an infringement of the Personal Data Protection Act
Until recently it was permitted to archive the Identity cards of your hired temporary employees. Beginning in 2014 this is, with a few notable exceptions no longer allowed. What situations permit you to preserve the ID card of an employee and when is this forbidden?
The Emergency Taxation Rate
How do you avoid the application of an emergency taxation rate and the penalty obtained through improper usage in your payroll?
Payroll Works has doubled its turnover in 2013
A considerable increment of Backoffice services for employment agencies PRESS RELEASE – Amsterdam, 24th March 2014 – In 2013, Payroll Works has doubled its turnover in relation to the previous year. This will be for the fifth year in a row. In 2013, the turnover totalled up to 22 million euros. The biggest segment-increment within […]
Premium Discounts for School Leavers and Graduates
From the 1st July 2014, the Dutch government will offer a temporary premium discount of €3.500 to companies employing graduates or school leavers. The main objective is to increase possibilities for the jobless youth market. But does this discount regulation really bring you any benefits?