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The social legislation of the Netherlands is one of the most extensive in the world. The main principle of the system is that all members of society must be able to play an equally active role in society. Â
The social has a history of more than two centuries. The current system is aimed at activating bigger parts of the population than before.
Recent developments in the system include a new system for invalidity benefits, the phasing out of fiscal incentives for early retirement and a new, leaner Unemployment Insurance Act.
News
2012 Social Affairs and Employment Budget: Balancing the budget
The government’s expenditure is greater than its revenue. That is why we are taking measures to limit expenditure and stop the ...
Proposal for new law to adapt benefits abroad
Today Minister Kamp of Social affairs and Employment sent a proposal to the Parliament that means to adapt benefits outside the ...
Short survey of social security in the Netherlands published
Budget SZW 2011
Minister Donner signs agreement with Romania on movement of workers
Better enforcement and proper social security implementation on both sides were the focus during the working visit of Social ...
Documents and publications
Fact sheet Childcare and childcare allowance
The Dutch Childcare Act of 2005 was created in order to increase the participation of women in the work force, the accessibility ...
Short survey of social security in the Netherlands (1 july 2011)
This brochure provides a general overview, including the relevant amounts, of the various social insurance schemes and social ...
Short survey of social security in the Netherlands
This brochure provides a general overview, including the relevant amounts, of the various social insurance schemes and social ...
The state of affairs of Dutch social security, review 1 january 2011
This brochure provides a general overview, including the relevant amounts, of the various social insurance schemes and social ...
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