- What is the minimum vacation entitlement for employees?
Employees are entitled to 4 times the weekly working hours (e.g., 20 days for a 40-hour workweek) as statutory paid vacation. Additional days can be offered via company policy . - Are employees entitled to holiday pay?
Yes; employees are entitled to 8% holiday pay (known as the "holiday allowance") annually, which is typically paid out in May . - How long do unused vacation days last?
Statutory vacation days expire after 6 months, unless the employee was unable to take them (e.g., sickness). Additional vacation days may have different expiry rules . - Is maternity leave paid?
Yes; mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave at full pay (funded by social security). If the employee’s salary exceeds the statutory maximum, the employer pays the difference . - What benefits are available for paternity leave?
Partners are entitled to 1 week of paid paternity leave and an additional 5 weeks (at 70% of salary) if taken within 6 months after birth . - How much sick leave must an employer provide?
Employers must continue paying 70% of the employee’s salary for up to 2 years during sickness. In the first year, the pay must not fall below the statutory minimum wage . - Is parental leave paid?
No; parental leave is unpaid, but employees can take up to 26 weeks for children under 8 years old, with a part-time option. The first two weeks of the leave are typically compensated . - Can employees take paid leave for family emergencies?
Yes; under the Work and Care Act, employees are entitled to paid emergency leave for up to 2 days to deal with personal issues like the death of a close relative . - What are the employer’s pension obligations?
Employers are not legally required to provide pensions but must offer pensions if promised by contract, CLA, or if the business falls under a sector-specific pension scheme . - How does the Dutch social security system work for employees?
Employers must deduct income tax and social security contributions (e.g., old-age, disability) from wages, and pay employer contributions for national insurance . - Are employers responsible for pension contributions?
Yes; if an employer provides a pension scheme, they must ensure contributions are paid according to the contract or CLA. Employers who choose to participate in pension schemes must treat all employees equally. - What happens if an employee falls ill while on vacation?
If an employee falls ill during vacation, the vacation days are suspended, and the employee is entitled to substitute days later in the year if they can provide a medical certificate .
- Do employers provide additional benefits like insurance?
Employers are not legally obligated to provide additional benefits, but many offer supplementary insurance for health or life coverage as part of employee benefit packages to remain competitive .
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