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.
10 guides
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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…