Foreign workers temporarily posted to the Netherlands must be registered with the Dutch government. This applies to workers from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. Notification allows the government to check whether posted workers are working under safe, healthy and fair employment conditions. This is how we make sure the right, Dutch employment conditions are applied and how we prevent unfair competition.
The process
Notification of posted workers is given in three steps. Both the Dutch client and the foreign employer or self-employed person have a role to play. Together they are responsible for the notification.
Notification is compulsory
Notification is compulsory. If the posted worker is not registered, both the Dutch client and the foreign employer/self-employed person risk being fined. The Netherlands Labour Authority checks this. Make sure the notification is in order before the posted worker starts the assignment. This way, you ensure that you are not fined and you will help create a fair labour market.
Here you can read more information for Dutch clients.
Here you can read more information for foreign employers and self-employed persons.