Everyone working in the Netherlands has the same basic rights. It doesn't matter if you work through an agency, have a permanent contract, or work part-time.
Your Main Rights
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Minimum Wage and Salary
- ✓At least €14.71/hour (21+, 2026)
- ✓Get paid on time every month
- ✓Receive payslips
- ✓Equal pay for equal work (from Jan 1, 2026)
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Employment Contract
- ✓Written contract is mandatory
- ✓In your own language
- ✓Clear working hours and tasks
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Housing
- ✓Maximum €637/month (25% of minimum wage)
- ✓At least 12m² per person
- ✓Claim back overpaid rent up to 5 years
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Sickness
- ✓Dismissal during sickness is prohibited
- ✓At least 70% continued payment (often 100%)
- ✓Up to 2 years (104 weeks) protection
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Vacation and Leave
- ✓At least 20 days per year (4 weeks)
- ✓Holiday pay: 8% of gross salary
- ✓Get paid out if not used
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Working Hours and Overtime
- ✓Maximum 12 hours/day, 60 hours/week
- ✓Extra payment for overtime (+25-50%)
- ✓Surcharges for evening/night/weekend
Are your rights being violated?
Watch out for these signs:
- ⚠Salary below minimum wage
- ⚠Paying more than €637/month rent
- ⚠No written contract
- ⚠Not receiving payslips
- ⚠Fired while sick
- ⚠Overtime not paid
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