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Do you drive in the Netherlands as a posted foreign driver? And is the transport company you work for based in the European Union (EU), Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland? If so, you will be entitled to at least the Dutch employment conditions.

    Better terms of employment

    There is a new law in Europe. Under this new law, posted drivers are entitled to the terms of employment that apply in the country where they work. Do you drive trips in the Netherlands? If so, you may be entitled to better terms of employment. You could be entitled to a higher salary or more holiday hours, for example.

    Am I a posted driver?

    The law applies only to posted drivers. Posting means that you work temporarily in the Netherlands while your employer is based in another EU country. The type of trip you drive determines whether you are posted. Cabotage and third-country transport are always considered posting, for example. Bilateral trips are usually not. The figure below shows examples of these trips.

    Cabotage: posted. Third-country transport: posted. Bilateral: not posted.

    Not sure if you are posted?

    Fill in the online tool. You will know if you are posted as a driver within three minutes. Important note: this law does not apply to self-employed persons.

    Go to the online tool

    What are the Dutch terms of employment?

    Terms of employment cover various topics. The list below shows what the Dutch terms of employment are.

    In some cases, a universally binding collective agreement applies. In that case, the core employment terms of that collective agreement will apply.

    I am not receiving the right terms of employment

    Are you entitled to better terms of employment but not receiving them? Take action! Discuss the matter with your employer and refer to the terms of employment for posted workers.

    Not getting anywhere with your employer? In that case, take the following steps:

    1. Ask your home country's union for help.
    2. If your home country's union cannot help, seek help from the Dutch trade union FNV.
    3. Is your employer still not offering the right terms of employment? In that case, you can file a report with the Netherlands Labour Authority.

    Find out more

    Do you have any questions about this law? Or would you like to know more? If so, get in touch here.