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In force 1 Jan 2025
In force Labour

Minimum hourly wage raised for January 2025

Statutory minimum hourly wage adjusted upward on the standard 1 January indexation cycle. For workers aged 21 and over the gross hourly wage was raised in line with inflation; lower tranches for younger workers were adjusted proportionally. Reconfirm the exact hourly figure at government.nl before relying on it for contract negotiation — the amount is formally gazetted each adjustment.

Who it affects: Low-wage workers; employers administering payroll and platform-work agreements.

Government of the Netherlands ↗ · Staatscourant (Dutch Government Gazette) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Apr 2024
In force Labour

IND recognised-sponsor scheme tightened

IND tightened oversight of its recognised-sponsor scheme for Highly Skilled Migrant and Intra-Corporate Transferee employers, including enhanced review of sponsor cost structures, abuse-risk indicators, and annual reconfirmation requirements. Employers already on the register continue to operate normally; new applicants face longer review cycles (typically 8–12 weeks).

Who it affects: Employers applying for IND recognised-sponsor status; indirectly their Highly Skilled Migrant hires.

IND — Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst ↗ · Government of the Netherlands ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Labour

Minimum wage switched from monthly to hourly basis

From 1 January 2024 the Dutch statutory minimum wage switched from a monthly basis (which previously disadvantaged workers on longer working weeks) to a uniform statutory hourly rate for workers aged 21 and over. The hourly rate is adjusted twice per year. This change materially altered the effective minimum pay for employees working more than 36 hours per week.

Who it affects: All employees at or near the minimum wage, and employers with part-time or shift-work structures.

Government of the Netherlands ↗ · verified 2026-04-19