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Van Hijum's Bill Dampens Flexibilisation of Labour Market, but Employers Have 'Concerns'
A bill that was sent to the House of Representatives on Monday aims to counter further flexibilisation of the labour market. Two experts are critical and point out that permanent employment remains very ‘permanent’.
Cabinet: Work Should Be More Permanent and Flexible Working Should Be More Secure
Employees should be given a permanent contract more often, and if they do 'flexibly work', they deserve more security. That is the core of the bill that Minister Van Hijum of Social Affairs and Employment is introducing today. The bill states, among other things, that temporary workers will be entitled to the same employment conditions as regular employees. The use of zero-hour contracts will also be restricted. Instead, bandwidths should be use…
Employees Must Be Given Permanent Jobs Sooner: Zero-Hour Contracts Prohibited, Revolving Door Construction Tackled
Temporary workers and on-call workers will be given more rights. Zero-hour contracts will be banned and the accumulation of temporary contracts will be countered by a mandatory five-year break. The government wants people to get permanent jobs sooner.
The Netherlands: Understanding the Difference Between Wage Suspension and Wage Freeze
The Netherlands: Understanding the Difference Between Wage Suspension and Wage Freeze In practice, the terms “wage suspension” and “wage freeze” are often mistakenly used interchangeably in the Netherlands, with potentially dire consequences for the employer. The key differences between the two wage penalties are discussed below, along with a notable case that provides some protection for employers.Wage Suspension ehubert@littler.com Mon, 05/19/…
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