Sick child? What now?
Sick child? What now? Child sickness allowance in Germany When the flu viruses are around, parents sometimes tear their hair out. Because what are you supposed to do when a child is sick and you can’t go to work because of it? Employees in Germany are entitled to additional days off if they have […]
Wage / Salary
It is difficult to compare Dutch and German salaries. There are differences in taxes withheld and social security contributions also differ. The actual net income also depends, for example, on the deduction of mortgage interest, child supplement, health insurance allowance, etc. The wage is determined by collective agreements or the individual employment contract. From 1 […]
Holiday / Holiday pay
Holiday pay In the Netherlands you get at least 8% of your gross annual fixed salary as holiday pay. The calculation is based on 12 months’ wages. Your employer must pay the holiday allowance at least once a year. This usually happens in May. Accruing holiday hours In the Netherlands, you do not accrue ‘holiday […]
Taking German unemployment benefit with you to the Netherlands
If you are unemployed in Germany and want to look for work in the Netherlands, you can continue to receive German unemployment benefit there for a period of three months. The period for which you can take your German unemployment benefit with you can be extended up to a maximum of six months for the […]
Living
Often you don’t think much about it in everyday life when you “just happen†to drive across the border. However, if you move to the neighbouring country, your place of residence is decisive for the application of laws and rules. For example, your place of residence defines where you are liable to pay taxes on […]
Studying in Germany
For more information about studying in Germany, please refer to the website (only in Dutch). An equally informative website is that of the Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienstes [German Academic Exchange Service] (DAAD). You can also get initial information about studying in Germany from the deutschen Vertretungen in den Niederlanden [German representatives in the Netherlands]. On the […]
Working and unemployment
If you work in Belgium as an employee from Germany, you pay into unemployment insurance in Belgium. However, you do not always receive a benefit from Belgium. The country from which you receive your unemployment benefit depends on whether you become fully or partially unemployed. When am I fully unemployed? You are fully unemployed […]