Legal support
The Netherlands is known for its good employee protection. That is why it is useful to know what you are entitled to as an employee. On this page you will find some useful links with information about your rights.
Dutch law offers a high degree of protection for employees. You can inform yourself of your rights and responsibilities by reading this recent brochure issued by the Dutch government for European labour migrants.
In case you need legal advice, you can approach the Groningen office of the Juridisch Loket (legal support office). They will offer you free legal advice on many topics. The website is in Dutch but support can be offered in English.
In case of discrimination, you can report it to the Discriminatie Meldpunt (discrimination contact point). Again, the website is in Dutch but support can be offered in English.
On the website of IWCN you can find information about these topics:
- Contracts
- Parental leave
- All types of leave are covered on the IWCN website
- Pensions
- Taxes
- Welfare
- Minimum wage
- Volunteer work
- Leave schemes
- Unemployment
- Work permits
- Work Hours and Conditions
- Dutch Income Tax System
