Working in a neighbouring country
More and more employees are deciding to work on the other side of the border, or are at least thinking about it. The reasons for this can be very different. For some it is difficult to find work in their own country, others receive an attractive job offer from a neighbouring country. If you want […]
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 […]
Labour law
Employment contract In a German employment contract some information must be included as standard: Name and address of the company Name and address of the employee Start (and possibly end) of the employment relationship Probationary period and its duration Notice period Place of work Working hours Number of days of leave Amount of wages/salary […]
Recognition of professional qualifications
Depending on the profession you wish to pursue, you will need to have your Dutch qualification recognised in Germany. You can find more information, e.g. for which professions recognition is necessary, at www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de. Information on the assessment of your Dutch qualification abroad can be found under Onderwijs en internationalisering on the website of the Dutch […]
Looking for a job
If you are looking for a job in the Netherlands, you can proceed in different ways. You can apply directly to an employer or you can contact a Uitzendbureau (temporary employment agency) in the Netherlands. You can also tell the Employment Agency that you would like to be placed in the Netherlands. The Employment […]
Special leave
In the Netherlands there is legal special leave (wettelijk verlof) and time off (bijzonder verlof). Both can be paid, unpaid or partially paid. As to which bijzondere verlof [time off] exists and how both variants are paid (fully, partially or not) is regulated in your collective agreement or employment contract. Wettelijk verlof [special leave] The […]
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 […]
Pensions
Old-age pensions When you start working in Germany, you are insured in Germany and accrue a pension there. Unlike in Belgium, Germany has a uniform system for a pension in case of disability, death and old age. The amount of the pension depends on the insurance periods. The higher your salary in Germany, the higher […]
Pensions
In which country do you receive a pension benefit? If you work in Belgium, you will accrue a old-age pension in Belgium. The pension you accrue depends on the number of years you were insured in Belgium and the amount of your income. For each year that you work in Belgium, you will receive a […]