Contracts, Leave and Sick Pay
Dutch employment law is generous to employees and precise about paperwork. These guides cover fixed-term versus permanent contracts, the 8% holiday allowance, vacation days, notice periods and the two years of sick pay every Dutch employer should plan for.
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- 5 Contract Mistakes That Cost Dutch Employers Money in 2026Dutch employers often lose money on employee contracts due to five common mistakes: missing the mandatory Dutc…
- Checklist to Set Up Legal Leave and Sick Pay in the Netherlands in 2026Setting up legal leave and sick pay in the Netherlands under 2026 rules means putting the correct policies, re…
- Dutch Employment Contracts in 2026 – Fixed Term or Permanent?In 2026, Dutch employment contracts are divided into fixed-term and permanent agreements. A fixed-term contrac…
- Dutch Sick Pay Rules That Will Cost You in 2026: Budget Before You HireDutch sick pay rules in 2026 require employers to pay at least 70% of the employee's salary for up to 104 week…
- Ending an Employment Contract in the Netherlands Without a Court Fight in 2026In 2026, you can end an employment contract in the Netherlands without a court fight by using a termination ag…
- Fixed-Term vs Permanent Dutch Contracts in 2026 and Which to Offer NowIn 2026, Dutch contract law continues to favour permanent contracts for long-term employment, but the new Bala…
- Get a Compliant Dutch Employment Contract Ready to Sign in 2026A compliant Dutch employment contract in 2026 must include specific mandatory clauses: probation period, notic…
- Get Your Dutch Sick Leave Insurance Sorted Before Hiring in 2026Dutch sick leave insurance is mandatory for every employer in the Netherlands. From day one of employment, you…
- Have a Dutch Employment Contract Reviewed by a Specialist in 2026Yes, you should have a Dutch employment contract reviewed by a specialist in 2026. Dutch labour law is complex…
- Holiday Pay in the Netherlands: How the 8% Rule Works in 2026In the Netherlands, holiday pay is a legal right for all employees. You receive an extra 8% of your gross sala…
- Minimum Wage in the Netherlands in 2026 by Age and HoursThe Dutch minimum wage in 2026 will be adjusted twice a year, on 1 January and 1 July, based on collective lab…
- Order a Bilingual Dutch Employment Contract Template for 2026A bilingual Dutch employment contract template (Dutch/English) is essential for any Dutch employer who hires i…
- Probation Periods and Notice Periods in Dutch Contracts in 2026In the Netherlands, probation periods in employment contracts are legally capped at one month for contracts sh…
- Questions to Ask Before Signing a Dutch Staff Contract in 2026Before you sign a Dutch employment contract in 2026, you need to check seven key areas: probation period rules…
- Sick Leave Rules for Employers in Holland Explained for 2026In 2026, Dutch sick leave rules require employers to continue paying at least 70% of the employee's salary for…
- Two Years of Sick Pay in the Netherlands – a 2026 Case StudyDutch employers must pay at least 70% of the employee's salary for up to 104 weeks of sick leave, with a minim…
- Vacation Days in Holland in 2026 – Legal Minimum and Common ExtrasIn 2026, Dutch employees are legally entitled to at least 20 vacation days per year for a full-time (40-hour) …
- What a Dutch Employment Contract Costs to Draft in 2026Drafting a Dutch employment contract in 2026 typically costs between €250 and €1,200. The price depends on whe…
- What Must Be in a Dutch Employment Contract in 2026?A Dutch employment contract in 2026 must include the mandatory clauses from the Dutch Civil Code (BW): parties…
- What to Budget for Dutch Holiday Pay and Leave in 2026In 2026, Dutch holiday pay is legally set at a minimum of 8% of your employee's gross annual salary, plus at l…