In a recent news coming out of The Netherlands, The Dutch government has officially submitted the Bill for More Rights for Flex workers to the House of Representatives – a bill with a direct action to secure rights for the flex and agency workforce, marking the beginning of a new standard and fairness in the Dutch Job Market.
The Bill aims to ensure workers are not kept in a cycle of job uncertainty, to enable workers to have more job security and that temporary contracts are used by real temp workers.
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For workers, this means that Zero Hour Contracts are being replaced with a contract that will guarantee a minimum number of hours, ultimately providing workers with more job stability. Agency workers will be provided the same employment conditions to align with the company’s regular workforce to ensure people are treated equally and fairly. In addition, the length of time that these workers are offered a permanent role will also be reduced to which provides more certainty for workers, providing more stability and a reliable income. For employers, it’s a chance to make the workplace fairer and build stronger, more loyal teams. With Leap29 as your partner, you can confidently adapt to change, shaping a fairer and safer future for your committed workforce.
Industry Perspective Simon Duff, Director at Leap29
Simon Duff offers his perspective with over 20 years of experience working within the Dutch Labour Market
“While I remain a strong supporter of the Dutch labour market, I’m increasingly concerned by the repeated restructuring of the temporary employment landscape. Temporary labour – particularly for technical specialists – plays a vital role in delivering complex projects, with many professionals actively choosing this model for its higher pay and project-based flexibility. Attempting to reshape this segment to mirror permanent employment undermines its very purpose and risks removing the flexibility that Dutch businesses depend on to remain competitive.”
At Leap29, we are eager to see how this Bill unfolds within the Dutch labour market if passed by the House of Representatives. This development could also encourage other European countries to follow similar action. For guidance on this proposed Bill or other Dutch expansion advice, please get in touch with our team.
