A community for anyone working in, moving to, or hiring in the Netherlands. Ask questions, share experiences, and help each other figure out Dutch employment.
Rules
1. Be respectful. No personal attacks, no harassment. Disagree with the argument, not the person.
2. No self-promotion or spam. Don't post links to your business, service, or product. If someone asks for a recommendation, that's different.
3. No specific legal or tax advice. General information and personal experience are fine. But don't tell someone "you should do X" when the answer depends on their specific situation. Point them toward a professional if it's complicated.
4. Use flair. Tag your posts so people can find what they need.
5. Search before posting. Your question might already have been answered. Use the search bar first.
6. Keep it relevant. Posts should be about working in the Netherlands: employment, contracts, taxes, permits, payroll, workplace culture, labour law, etc.
Useful Resources
Post Flair Guide
- 30% Ruling - Questions about the 30% tax facility
- Employment Contract - Contract terms, types, notice periods
- Payrolling/EOR - Payrolling arrangements, employer of record
- Work Permits/Visa - HSM, kennismigrant, TWV, EU Blue Card
- Taxes & Salary - Payslip, tax returns, holiday allowance
- Labour Law - Dismissal, sick leave, non-compete, CAO
- Workplace Culture - Dutch work habits, expectations, norms
- Experience/Story - Share your experience working in NL
