New rules on insurance for interns in the Netherlands from 1 September 2025
From 1 September 2025, the regulations on the insurance of interns will change in the Netherlands. As a result of these changes, more students are likely to fall under the Dutch Wlz compulsory insurance scheme (Wet langdurige zorg, the Dutch act on long-term care). Anyone who is insured under the Wlz must take out compulsory […]
Changes to statutory amounts as of 1 July 2025
On 1 July 2025, several statutory amounts will be adjusted in both the Netherlands and Germany. Minimum wage in the Netherlands The statutory minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and over will increase from €14.06 to €14.40. Child benefit in the Netherlands The amount of Dutch child benefit (Kinderbijslag) will be adjusted. The following […]
German-Dutch theme day on family benefits
Do you work as a border commuter in Germany or the Netherlands and have questions about German and Dutch family benefits or German parental benefits? The GrensInfoPunten along the German-Dutch border will hold a theme day on family benefits on Wednesday 5 February 2025. During this digital consultation hour, you can talk directly to employees […]
Dutch border controls: What you need to know
The Netherlands is introducing temporary border controls from 9 December 2024. These are to last for six months and are intended to secure the internal borders with other Schengen countries. The measure was ordered by the Dutch Ministry of Asylum and Migration. It aims to combat irregular migration and cross-border crime. This decision follows similar […]