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Employment contracts

Does Dutch employment law apply to me?

What is a CAO (collective labour agreement)?

How do I know that my contract is in accordance with Dutch law?

Which information is usually included in an employment contract?

Any employment contract should include:

  • Name and address of employer and employee and where you will be working
  • Job title and job description
  • Start/end dates. Contracts can be of fixed length (will include start and end dates) or indeterminate length (contract end with notice)
  • Trial period – proeftijd (if any). If the contract is for more than six months but less than two years, the trial period is generally one month (unless agreed otherwise in the CAO). The maximum is two months
  • Number of hours of work
  • Overtime expectations
  • Salary and compensation
  • Holiday leave
  • Pension contributions
  • Social security contributions
  • Coverage of additional expenses (e.g. public transport)
  • Notice for termination for both you and your employer

It is important to carefully check all the conditions of your employment contract before signing.

I want to know whether or not the employers in the Netherlands are obliged to pay a majority of the employee’s travel to work expenses, and if they're not, is there a way I can claim it back in taxes?

What are my legal rights and obligations when I have a temporary employment contract?

What are my legal rights and obligations when I have a permanent employment contract?

What are my legal rights and obligations when I have an employment contract with an employment agency?

I have some legal issues with my employment contract. Where can I get a legal assistance?

What are the rules for dismissal?

What are the official public holiday in the Netherlands?

What vacations am I entitled to in the Netherlands?

Which possibilities are available for special leave?

I have heard employees receive a holiday allowance. How much do I get and when?

What should I do when I am ill and unable to work?