Work
When you start working in Germany, many things will change for you. This includes a different tax code as well as the German social system and, above all, a different work culture. We have compiled information about cultural differences for you here. You will also be subject to different labour laws. In German labour law, […]
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 […]
Pensions
Here you can find information about the different pension models that are available if you live in Germany and work in the Netherlands. Old-age pension Display information The AOW pension (AOW stands for: Allgemeines Altersgesetz [General Old Age Act] is a basic benefit for senior citizens over 67. The amount of your AOW pension depends […]
Voluntary partner insurance for AOW old-age pension
An employee who lives in Germany and works in the Netherlands is compulsorily insured for the AOW old-age pension. This is an individual legal pension. If the employee dies, the partner is not entitled to this old-age pension. The partner can take out voluntary insurance for old-age pension (AOW) in the Netherlands. However, conditions apply: […]
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 […]
Working in several countries
European law stipulates that a person can only be covered by the social security legislation of one country. European Regulation 883/2004, which regulates coordination, sets out various rules as to which country is responsible. It regularly happens that someone works in several EU countries. Someone lives in the Netherlands, works for a Belgian employer also […]
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 […]