{"id":453,"date":"2026-04-10T13:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu-people.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:40:27","slug":"top-4-benefits-of-dutch-working-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu-people.com\/en\/top-4-benefits-of-dutch-working-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 4 Benefits of a Dutch Employment Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you work in the Netherlands, you should have a Dutch employment contract with Dutch employee benefits, right? Unfortunately, that\u2019s not always the case!<\/p>\n

Some employment agencies hire people in another European country and then send them to the Netherlands to work under a\u00a0foreign employment contract<\/strong>. In this way, they evade Dutch rules on pensions, holiday pay, and other social benefits. This is advantageous for the employment agency, as it lowers their costs, but a problem for the employee because their\u00a0NET payment is much lower<\/strong>. For example, a company can offer an employee a Lithuanian employment contract and then have them work in the Netherlands for a NET lower salary.<\/p>\n

At EU-People we believe in equal pay for equal work. That is why we hire everyone with a\u00a0Dutch employment contract<\/strong>So you always get Dutch benefits. You are also guaranteed the same salary as Dutch colleagues working in the same position as you. Read on for the top 4 benefits of Dutch employment conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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1. The best salaries in Europe<\/h3>\n

The Netherlands is among the best-paying countries in all of Europe (2024). When we look at\u00a0NET salary<\/a>only Luxembourg pays better!<\/p>\n

The minimum wage in 2024 in the Netherlands for people aged 21 and older is \u20ac2,150 NET per month or \u20ac13.27 gross per hour (based on a 40-hour work week). That is 1.8x higher than Spain, 2.9x higher than Poland, and 3x higher than Lithuania \u2013 after taxes!<\/p>\n

With a Dutch employment contract, you are paid at least the Dutch minimum wage. At EU-People, many of our jobs even pay more than the Dutch minimum wage. If you work in the Netherlands but do not have a Dutch employment contract, your NET salary is often less than the Dutch minimum wage \u2013 so watch out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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2. Vacation days and holiday allowance<\/h3>\n

There is a good work-life balance in the Netherlands. If you work full-time, you get at least\u00a0<\/em>20 paid vacation days per year. Those 20 days are a\u00a0\u201clegal requirement<\/a>\u00a0and exclude public holidays.<\/p>\n

20 vacation days is the statutory minimum, but many companies offer at least 4-5 extra vacation days per year. These are called \u201cabove-statutory\u201d vacation days, which can instead be paid out in your salary. Your \u201cstatutory\u201d vacation days are mandatory, so you must take those vacation days in the year you received them.<\/p>\n

You'll also receive vacation pay, which is at least 8% of your total earned salary. This vacation pay is\u00a0required by Dutch law<\/a>\u00a0and exists to help you enjoy your vacation even more.<\/p>\n

You can only take advantage of these benefits if you have a Dutch employment contract with Dutch terms and conditions of employment. If you work at EU-People through us, your vacation pay will be higher than the minimum: 8,33% instead of 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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3. Insurance and Healthcare<\/h3>\n

If you live and work in the Netherlands, you are\u00a0legally required<\/a>\u00a0Om\u00a0health insurance<\/strong>. If you earn less than \u20ac37,496 per year (2024), you can apply for healthcare allowance (Healthcare allowance<\/a>). You will then receive\u00a0up to \u20ac236 per month<\/a>\u00a0(2024) to help you pay for your health insurance. You can\u00a0calculate online<\/a>\u00a0how much healthcare allowance you can get.<\/p>\n

If you\u00a0not working under a Dutch employment contract<\/strong>you probably can't\u00a0BSN<\/a>\u00a0in the Netherlands, which means you cannot get Dutch health insurance or healthcare allowance. As a result, you may only be covered for medical emergencies, IF you have travel insurance that covers it. If you need other types of medical care, you will have to stop working and return to your home country. If you need immediate care in the Netherlands, you will probably have to pay for it yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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4. Social benefits<\/h3>\n

If you have a Dutch employment contract, you are probably entitled to many social benefits. For example, you can apply for a healthcare allowance (Healthcare allowance<\/a>),\u00a0Extraterritorial tax credit<\/a>, housing allowance (Housing benefit<\/a>), child benefit (Child benefit<\/a>), and much more. These benefits can add up to a substantial extra income per month. At EU-People you have a Dutch employment contract and you can apply for social benefits under certain conditions. If you work at EU-People, our staff will help you with this free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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In summary<\/h3>\n

The Netherlands is notorious for its high taxes on labor, which can make a non-Dutch employment contract sound appealing. The reality is that you get a lot of benefits in return, as you can see above! Especially if you have a lower income, there are many financial benefits to be gained from a Dutch employment contract with Dutch employment conditions. Make sure to do your research properly so you don't get scammed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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