Suspected Time Theft Does Not Automatically Justify Dismissal Aug 7, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A difference between a timesheet and vehicle data can raise questions, but Dutch employers need evidence before treating it as time theft. Dutch labour market HR HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES dismissal employment law hours fraud payroll payroll control time registration Read more
Higher Dutch Wages Put Every Paid Hour Under Review Aug 7, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Higher Dutch wages raise more than the hourly rate. Employers need to connect payroll with prices, staffing, records and available cash. Dutch payroll Dutch wages HR control HUMAN RESOURCES cash flow collective agreements flex contracts labour market minimum wage payroll Read more
Missing Payroll Records Can Stop the Trucks Aug 3, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A Dutch transport case shows how missing hours, payslips and payment evidence can lead to a large fine and a two-month work stoppage. COMPLIANCE Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES Labour Authority cash flow minimum wage payroll payroll records road transport transport Read more
Changing Employer Can Put the Expatregeling at Risk Aug 1, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan An employer change can interrupt the expatregeling when contract dates, the joint request, or continued eligibility do not support the payroll treatment. 30% ruling Belastingdienst COMPLIANCE employment contracts expatregeling international hiring international staff payroll payroll tax tax compliance Read more
A Regular Freelancer Can Change Your Wage Bill Jul 31, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Dutch enforcement and a smaller zzp workforce make daily working practice a payroll and staffing issue for businesses using recurring freelancers. Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES collective agreements founder risk payroll payroll tax self-employed workers staffing workforce planning zzp Read more
Sick Pay: The Percentage Is Only the First Cost Jul 31, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Dutch sick pay may exceed the statutory 70% floor. Employers also need to plan for replacement work, delayed invoices and reintegration duties. Dutch labour law HUMAN RESOURCES UWV cao collective agreements payroll reintegration sick pay sickness absence small employers Read more
Your 2026 CAO May Change the Hours You Can Sell Jul 30, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Leave, public holidays and rest rules can reduce the hours available for customer work. Check that your CAO, roster and payroll still match. 5 May CAO 2026 Dutch employment law HUMAN RESOURCES collective agreements holiday leave labour costs payroll rosters working time Read more
Retirement Does Not End the DGA Salary Test Jul 30, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan A retired DGA may still fall under the customary-salary rules. The founder’s work, authority, payroll file, and salary comparison must support the amount used. DGA salary Dutch tax GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX customary salary holding BV payroll payroll tax retirement retirement DGA salary rules Read more
Sending an Employee Home Usually Does Not Stop Pay Jul 23, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Sending an employee home does not normally stop the Dutch employment contract or wage entitlement. Keep access, payroll and the investigation separate. COMPLIANCE Dutch Civil Code HR compliance employee suspension employment law non-active status payroll suspension wage continuation workplace investigations Read more
A Failed Summary Dismissal Can Still Cost Your Business Jul 22, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A hurried summary dismissal can create wage corrections, compensation claims, legal costs and months of management work. Dutch employment law HR risk HUMAN RESOURCES accountancy firms employment disputes employment law payroll small business control summary dismissal transition payment Read more
Weak Leave Records Can Lead to Wage Claims Jul 21, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Leave approval alone does not explain what happened to an employee’s hours or wages. Clear records reduce payroll corrections, cash surprises and disputes. Dutch employment law HR administration HUMAN RESOURCES holiday leave leave records payroll payroll control small employers wage claims working-time registration Read more
Limited DGA Work Still Needs a Clear Salary File Jul 21, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan A DGA working limited hours may support a lower salary, but the company needs a clear file covering duties, authority, comparable pay and cash. DGA salary Dutch payroll tax HUMAN RESOURCES director remuneration founder role founder tax control holding BV payroll usual salary usual salary rule Read more
