The draft bill Act on Introducing a Reporting and Verification Duty for Labour Providers in Case of Workplace Accidents is currently under consideration in the Parliament. The proposal follows two reports on the living and working conditions of labour migrants, which included recommendations to strengthen the structural position of this group. One of the proposed
On 11 November 2025, the Dutch Senate approved the Labour Intermediation Admission Act (Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling arbeidskrachten). This law aims to combat rogue employment agencies and improve the protection of workers – especially Labour migrants. The Act amends the Waadi and introduces a mandatory licensing system for all organisations that supply workers, including
On 26 March 2025, the government published a draft bill to implement the European Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970). The Directive, which has been in force since 6 June 2023, must be transposed into national legislation by all member states. Its aim is to strengthen equal pay between men and women by providing greater insight
On 26 September 2025, the Dutch government submitted the Personnel Retention in Times of Crisis Act (Wet personeelsbehoud bij crisis) to the Council of State for review. The Act is intended to help employers retain staff during unexpected crises – such as pandemics, wars or natural disasters – so that layoffs can be
On 15th December 2025, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 were passed, bringing the whole of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (the Bereavement Act) into force on 29th December 2025. The Government has also introduced the Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026 which will extend fathers and partners
The factors for calculating the levels in the social insurance system were updated on 1 January 2026. The updated rates and limits can
Mit Wirkung vom 1. Januar 2026 wurden die Rechengrößen in der Sozialversicherung turnusgemäß an die Einkommensentwicklung angepasst. Die aktuellen Rechengrößen finden sie hier. Die aktuellen Beitragsbemessungsgrenzen in der gesetzlichen Kranken- und Rentenversicherung
Since the Mansion House Compact of 2023, many large UK pension schemes have been committing to shift investment strategy. The Compact and follow-on initiatives aim to channel pension fund capital into growth assets – particularly those thought likely to improve UK economic performance. As a result, private equity, infrastructure, private credit and venture capital are
The Employment Rights Bill has today been granted Royal Assent becoming known as the Employment Rights Act 2025. The Act is seen as the “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation” and brings changes to all areas of workers protection rights. One of the most significant reforms is the reduction of the qualifying period
The UK government has launched a new consultation on the future of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, setting out a range of reform options aimed at boosting labour market mobility, innovation and business growth and reducing barriers to recruitment. Responses are open until 18 February 2026.
What’s Being Proposed?
The working paper explores several