Discretionary bonus curbed
The bonus scheme has become an integral part of the modern employment package. Granting the bonus or changing the scheme itself is at the employer’s discretion.
read moreThe Future Pensions Act
As a result of the Future Pensions Act (“Wtp”), the pension system will change from a system of pension rights to one with pension savings pots. Personal choices of the employee will also more often determine the amount of the pension. The transition to a contribution agreement with an age-independent contribution (“flat rate”) means that almost all pension schemes will have to be overhauled in the coming period.
read moreNewsflash: working with self-employed workers after Deliveroo ruling
Many organisations work with self-employed workers. Whether they are called self-employed without staff, consultants or freelancers: for most organisations, it is important that these self-employed workers cannot be seen as employees. Only then Dutch dismissal law and continued payment during illness will not apply and the employer avoids additional tax assessments from the tax authorities
read moreNew legislation: ban on secondary employment unless there is an objective reason
As of 1 August 2022, the legislative proposal to implement the Directive on transparent and predictable employment conditions in the European Union will be in force. This has led, among other things, to the introduction of a new Section 7:653-a of the Dutch Civil Code.
read moreOverview of changes 2022
Overview of changes 2022, Working conditions directive, Paid parental leave, Home working allowance, Work-related costs scheme (in Dutch abbreviated as ‘WKR’), Smoking areas at work forbidden, Compulsory corona self-test at work.
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