Working in several countries
In principle, employees are covered by social security in the country where they work. It regularly happens that people work in several EU countries “at the same time”. This is already the case if you live in Germany and work in a home office for a Dutch company or visit German customers for them. […]
Labour law
Employment contracts Two types of written employment contracts are common in the Netherlands, namely: an employment contract for an indefinite period a fixed-term employment contract The most important difference is the duration of the contract. It is common that many employment relationships start with a fixed-term contract (for one year or half a year). Indefinite […]
Unemployment
If you work in Belgium as an employee from the Netherlands, you are insured for unemployment benefits in Belgium. However, you do not always receive benefits from Belgium. The country from which you receive unemployment benefits depends on whether you are totally or partially unemployed. When am I completely unemployed? You are completely unemployed when […]
Family
Anyone who lives and works in different countries and returns home daily or at least weekly is a cross-border commuter. Such persons have a special status under European law. The worker may be socially insured in the country of residence or in the country of employment under these regulations. In principle, the insurance law of […]
Unemployment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KsPEW88fs8 This film explains in Dutch what the rules are regarding unemployment if you live in the Netherlands and work in Germany. Do you live in the Netherlands, work in Germany and have you lost your job? Are you a cross-border worker and do you return to the Netherlands at least once a week? Then […]
Unemployment
https://youtu.be/rpw5BG8dGb0 This film explains in German what the unemployment rules are if you live in Germany and work in the Netherlands. For the cross-border rules on unemployment, it is important that you were a cross-border commuter before you became unemployed. A cross-border commuter works in another EU country than the one where they live and […]
Health insurance supplement
The health insurance supplement (zorgtoeslag) is a financial subsidy from the Dutch government to ensure the affordability of health insurance. However, there are some conditions that you have to fulfil to get the health insurance supplement: You are 18 years or older Your income is not too highIn 2021 your income must not exceed € […]
Continued payment of wages and sickness allowance
The film below explains what the rules are if you live in Germany, work in the Netherlands and become ill. Continuation of pay If you work in the Netherlands and become ill, your employer will continue to pay your wages. If you have a permanent contract, your employer will continue to pay your wages for […]
Sickness and incapacity for work
You are insured for sickness benefits in Belgium. If you become ill and cannot work, you will first receive part of your salary from your employer. After that, you will often receive sickness benefits from the health insurance fund. Caution! Was your illness caused by an accident at work or an occupational disease? Then you […]
Illness and incapacity for work
Illness You are insured against incapacity for work in Belgium. If you fall ill and cannot work, you will first receive part of your salary from your employer. Then, in the event of illness, you will often receive a benefit from your health insurance. However, please note the following: Is your illness due to an […]