New act to tackle false employment relations in The Netherlands

January 7, 2015

The Act on Tackling False Employment Relations (Wet Aanpak Schijnconstructies: “WAS”) will come into force in the Netherlands in three phases on 1 July 2015, on 1 January 2016 and on a date yet to be determined .  Designed to strengthen the legal position of employees to receive their full agreed wage, the WAS contains several key measures.

Employers who are concerned about the implications of the new ‘chain liability’ measures should take reasonable steps to protect themselves against potential claims.  This includes only working with certified companies, agreeing clear provisions for payment of employees in any contracts or agreements they enter into, as well introducing periodic checks to ensure that other businesses within the chain are upholding their liabilities.

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Further information

For further information or to discuss any of the issues raised, please contact Edith Franssen on +31 20 578 54 52 at Loyens & Loeff, Amsterdam – www.loyensloeff.com

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