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Changes to social benefit schemes and employment provisions as of 1 January 2017
Longer paternity leave for partners
In the future the partners of women who give birth will be entitled to five days of paid leave; three days more than is currently ...
No cut in state pension for victims of war
Recognised victims of war will not have their old age state pension (AOW) cut, regardless of where they live. The cabinet ...
Participation statement to be mandatory part of civic integration exam
A ‘participation statement’ is to be made a mandatory part of the Netherlands’ civic integration process. This means that all ...
Statutory minimum wage as of 1 July 2016
The statutory minimum wage and the minimum wage for people under 23 will rise on 1 July 2016.
Road haulage clients liable for underpayment
Clients are also to become liable for underpayment in road haulage. An amendment to the Sham Employment Arrangements Act will ...
Government: staying means participating
Refugees with a residence permit must start participating in Dutch society as soon as possible. Learning the Dutch language and ...
More compliance checks on EU workers’ rights and employment conditions
As of 18 June 2016, the Netherlands will have more scope for enforcing the Posting of Workers Directive. By introducing a ...
Child benefit in Caribbean Netherlands now also for low-income families
If parliament gives its approval, parents with children under 18 in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba will receive child benefit ...
No benefits or student finance for jihadist travellers
Persons who leave the Netherlands to join ISIS will have their benefits and student finance stopped. The aim is to prevent Dutch ...