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ARTICLE · 15 FEBRUARY 2024

New Year, New Changes To HR Rules In The Netherlands

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Employers in the Netherlands should be aware that in addition to previously announced (expected) legislative changes, the following rules in the HR field have come into effect as of 1 January 2024.

NetherlandsEmployment and HR
Aimée Peterse (Bronsgeest Deur)
Aimée Peterse (Bronsgeest Deur)

Employers in the Netherlands should be aware that in addition to previously announced (expected) legislative changes, the following rules in the HR field have come into effect as of 1 January 2024.

Statutory minimum hourly wage

As of 1 January 2024, a legal minimum hourly wage applies to employees.

For employees aged 21 and older, a single minimum hourly wage applies, regardless of the sector. This currently amounts to EUR 13.27 gross, derived from a full-time employment of 36 hours per week. An employee working more than 36 hours will receive a higher wage rate. For younger employees (those under the age of 21) a minimum youth wage per hour applies.

The minimum wage is revised twice a year (on January 1 and July 1).

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