🇳🇱 Netherlands
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Netherlands — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
EUR 13.68 per month
Annual Leave
20 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
—
Maternity Leave
16 weeks
Paternity Leave
6 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
48 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
60hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard max 60 hours per week over 16-week average
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
28days
Max Probation
2months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
1 month under 5 years; scales to 4 months for 15+ years per Article 7:672 BW
Severance Calculation
Transition payment (transitievergoeding): 1/3 month salary per year of service from day 1 of employment
Redundancy Rules
UWV permission required for economic redundancy or court approval required for personal dismissal grounds.
Important Notes
Transition payment capped at EUR 98,000 gross or 1 year salary if higher than cap. Updated annually.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Netherlands-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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