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THIS PRESENTATION
Something about
The country, the labour market
Looking for jobs
Wages, social security, tax etc.
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THE NETHERLANDS
41.526 Km2 26% below sea level 16.751323 inhabitants Average density of population:
401,4 per km2
Randstad 1000-2000 per km2 The Hague 5900 per km2
Randstad: Very Urban area Most jobs Most people Accomodation a problem
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The Dutch labour market Economical crisis like in the rest of Europe.
One of the lowest unemployment rates of Europe. But still increasing.
Current unemployment rate 8,% (August 2014)
Youth: 16,7% age < 25
Elderly: 12,3% age >55 ;
50% unskilled
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Expected demand and supply of labour in NL (educational level)
Unskilled & Lower vocational Level : no shortages
except for agricultural workers (seasonal jobs)
Vocational level
Commercial/technical engineers
Welders, turners, millers & CNC operators
Transport (Lift- and reachtruckdrivers)
Care and specialist nurses (Strongly depending on further budget cuts in healthcare
* Based on figures of the PES departement of Labourmarket information:
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Expected demand and supply of labour in NL (educational level
Bachelor/Master level
Mechanical, mechatronics, marine, electrical etc. Engineering
IT design (specialists)
Public administration :Surplus highly educated in economics, management, policy
- No growth, replacement needed, effects of budget cuts
* Based on figures of the PES departement of Labourmarket information:
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HOW TO FIND A JOB? Personal intermediairy
Public Employment Service = UWV > www.werk.nl
Temporary Work Agencies Personal contacts Newspapers > Volkskrant/ Telegraaf Internet Speculative applications common
START LEARNING DUTCH, KNOWLEDGE OF GERMAN OR ENGLISH IS A MUST!
Labour market
Very liberal labour market
Transitional labour market (no life time jobs)
Flexibility and mobility are conditions
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TEMPORARY WORK AGENCIES “Uitzendbureau”
Widespread in the Netherlands
Often first step in a new job
Special Legislation
How to register?
CV
BSN number
Bank account
Job seekers don’t pay, employers do
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CONTRACTS Permanent labour contract
Trial period 2 months
Temporary labour contract
Trial period depending on the length of the contract
Contract with an agency
More information at www.werk.nl
information on working in the Netherlands
Special in the Netherlands: dismissal laws!
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LABOUR CONDITIONS
CAO Collective Labour Agreement
For different sectors of industry
Result of negociations Unions & Employers
Applicable to all workers in the sector or company
Temporary work agencies follow this agreement
Individual agreement
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HOLIDAYS
4 x number of work days a week
2 weeks in a row, rest upon agreement
Only 6 bank holidays
8% of the annual salary extra, paid in May
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WAGES, TAXES Legal minimum wage, revised first of January and first
of July each year Depending on age
23 and older legal minimum wage Monthly €1.495,20Weekly € 342,8515-22 years old: lower percentage
Indication of net wages (average) 23 and older € 1230,-
Income tax and social contributions Between 34 and 52%, depending on income If worked< 1 year, partly refund possible
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Most important benefits WW (Unemployment insurance)
After working 26 weeks within 36 weeks: 2 months benefit 75% after that one month 70%
After having worked over 52 days a year during 4 years, you are entitled to a benefit between 4 and 38 months, depending on age and number of years worked
Apply via Werk.nl
Sickness Benefits Health Insurance (expensive) Social welfare
Old age pension (2% p.a)
Child allowance
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What to do when arriving in the Netherlands
Health insurance (obligatory) Find accommodation (Rents are high) Register at the municipality Apply for BSN (Civil Service Number) or SoFinumber Staying > 3 months: residence permit required; report
to IND (Immigration and naturalisation services)
How to act on the Dutch labour market
Never be too late
Communicate open and pro-active
Be honest
Be aware of your competences, mention them!
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USEFULL WEBSITES
www.werk.nl (information on working in the Netherlands)
www.eures.europa.eu (living & working info)
www.expatcenterbrabant.com
www.ind.nl (residence permits)
www.DigiD.nl (What is DigiD? In English)
www.belastingdienst.nl taxes
www.cvz.nl health insurance
www.newtoholland.nl (general information)
www.uwv.nl