60 Statistics on freelance work and the global gig economy
These gig economy statistics map freelance, contingent and self-employed work worldwide in 2026. All 60 figures come from named authorities,…
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The Netherlands’ new staffing-admission regime: what it means for compliant workforce hiring
The Netherlands is currently overhauling how staffing agencies operate. Specifically, a new admission system, the WTTA, will reshape labour hire…
Rent and healthcare allowance in the Netherlands: what relocating professionals can claim in 2026
Relocating to the Netherlands brings new costs, from rent to mandatory health insurance. Fortunately, the Dutch government offers several allowances…
Beyond VBAR: Navigating the scrapped bill and the new Dutch Self-Employed Persons Act
The Dutch government just rewrote the rulebook on false self-employment. In March 2026, the cabinet scrapped most of the VBAR…
Werkkostenregeling 2026: the Dutch free margin and how to use it without triggering tax
The werkkostenregeling sits at the heart of every Dutch payroll setup. However, foreign employers often underestimate it. As a result,…
Mortgage in the Netherlands as an expat in 2026: with and without the 30% ruling
Buying a home in the Netherlands as a foreign professional looks different in 2026. New lender criteria, the evolving 30%…
HR data security for employers: ISO 27001, NIS2 and what to demand of your vendors
In an era of escalating cyber threats, ISO 27001 has become the gold standard for safeguarding the employee lifecycle. Vendor…
Navigating expat housing in 2026: A no-nonsense guide to the Dutch rental crisis
The Dutch rental market has shifted dramatically. Moving to the Netherlands in 2026 now demands speed, strategy, and the right…
Thuiswerkvergoeding 2026: the Dutch home-working allowance and how to set it up in payroll
The Dutch thuiswerkvergoeding, also known as the working-from-home allowance or home office allowance, helps employers cover remote-work costs tax-free. For…
Transitievergoeding 2026: how dismissal cost is calculated in NL and who pays it
Foreign employers often underestimate the cost of ending a Dutch employment contract. The transitievergoeding is the statutory severance payment owed…
