https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/10/01/fines-of-over-700000-euros-following-serious-violations-in-the-cleaning-industryThe Netherlands Labour Authority has imposed administrative fines totalling over 700,000 euros on 2 cleaning companies.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTdoc-6ac4c51b9f0bb5e1cdb309e5https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/09/29/arrest-in-care-funds-fraud-caseThe Netherlands Labour Authority's Investigation Service arrested a woman on suspicion of laundering care funds through her sole proprietorship in 2023 and 2024.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTdoc-6ac366269f0bb52374b2e3d6https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/09/22/arrests-in-benefits-fraud-investigationAt the start of September, the Investigation Service of the Netherlands Labour Authority arrested 2 men, aged 45 and 48, on suspicion of forgery, money laundering and participation in a criminal organisation. The men are alleged to have used false...Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTdoc-6aba688111495ca111c849eehttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/09/18/2-arrests-in-connection-with-human-trafficking-and-people-smuggling-involving-restaurant-chainsThe Netherlands Labour Authority’s Investigation Service today arrested 2 suspects on suspicion of human trafficking (labour exploitation) and people smuggling.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdoc-6ab51b3011495c965ec8193ahttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/09/09/309-workplace-accidents-due-to-collisions-with-forklift-trucks-over-the-past-6-yearsThe Netherlands Labour Authority investigated 309 workplace accidents involving collisions with forklift trucks between 2020 and 2025.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMTdoc-6aa9213311495cc85bc74d23https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/08/25/response-to-media-coverage-of-a-restaurant-court-caseDuring a hearing, an inspection plan entitled 'Roast pork with fried noodles' was raised. The judge described the title as inappropriate.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMTdoc-6a9808369f0bb5b54b6e72a3https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/08/24/gym-chain-faces-fines-totalling-over-300000-eurosA chain of gyms in Amsterdam is being fined a total of 316,875 euros by the Netherlands Labour Authority for violations of the Foreign Nationals (Employment) Act (Wav), the Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act (WML) and the Working Hours...Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTdoc-6a9812759f0bb5b4886e73e8https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/08/13/freelance-platform-and-9-companies-fined-for-illegal-employmentA freelancer platform is being fined by the Netherlands Labour Authority in connection with violations of the Dutch Foreign Nationals (Employment) Act (Wav) and Placement of Personnel by Intermediaries Act (Waadi). The platform arranged for...Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTdoc-6a8bf78511495cd694d89073https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/08/12/restaurant-in-rotterdam-forced-to-suspend-operations-for-2-monthsA restaurant in Rotterdam is having to suspend its operations for 2 months because it has violated the WML on a number of occasions.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTdoc-6a8bfe3511495c7568d8916dhttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/08/10/netherlands-labour-authority-to-focus-on-fair-working-conditions-for-apple-and-pear-pickersDuring the harvest season in the autumn of 2025, various violations were observed of the Foreign Nationals (Employment) Act (Wav), the Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act (WML) and the Working Hours Act (ATW). A total of 76 violations...Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMTdoc-6a9812ec9f0bb513696e7407https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/07/29/operations-at-transport-company-in-the-hague-suspended-for-2-monthsAn investigation revealed that payslips, evidence of payment and an overview of hours worked were missing for 10 employees.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTdoc-6a7579b8a28ac2e48d9705b7https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/07/13/netherlands-labour-authority-suspends-asbestos-work-at-5-sites-in-limburgThe Netherlands Labour Authority has suspended the work of asbestos remediation contractors at 5 different sites in Limburg.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTdoc-6a5e29d86eab33e8ab41f27fhttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/07/09/international-parcel-delivery-companys-operations-suspended-following-repeated-violations-involving-people-not-authorised-to-work-in-the-netherlandsAn international parcel delivery company operating in the province of North Holland has been forced to suspend part of its operations for a week.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTdoc-6a58d8da4bd36c941846b903https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/07/03/netherlands-labour-authority-occupational-risks-and-abuses-remain-widespread-in-the-meat-sectorThe Netherlands Labour Authority recognises that the problems, abuses and occupational risks in the meat sector are structural in nature, and that supervision and enforcement alone are insufficient to address them. The report on the meat sector,...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMTdoc-6a54bb794bd36cd3234687dchttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/06/24/suspects-arrested-for-falsifying-invoices-for-schiphol-valet-parking-companiesLast week, the Investigation Department of the Netherlands Labour Authority arrested 2 men suspected of falsifying invoices.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMTdoc-6a4610776eab33501141260dhttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/06/19/3-companies-receive-penalty-payment-orders-for-violations-when-working-with-asbestosThe Netherlands Labour Authority has issued penalty payment orders to 3 companies that work with asbestos.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTdoc-6a4620784bd36c79d145ec02https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/06/16/seizure-of-assets-belonging-to-a-shareholder-in-a-temporary-employment-agency-in-the-meat-sectorOur Investigation Department has seized assets belonging to the shareholder of a temporary employment agency operating in the slaughter and meat processing sector.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTdoc-6a3a4c954bd36ce52a451626https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/06/11/inspection-at-a-company-in-enschede-a-range-of-workplace-violationsInspectors from the Netherlands Labour Authority recently identified various violations of the Foreign Nationals (Employment) Act and the Working Hours Act during a comprehensive workplace inspection at a waste processing company in Enschede....Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTdoc-6a33c6bf6eab3342a0403effhttps://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/06/04/arrests-for-fraud-involving-millions-in-social-care-fundsOn 19 May, the Netherlands Labour Authority's Investigation Service arrested 5 people suspected of laundering around €2 million of social care funds.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTdoc-6a2e5c646eab33f7833ff625https://www.nllabourauthority.nl/latest/news/2026/05/20/transport-company-in-amsterdam-shut-down-after-repeated-violationsA transport company is not permitted to operate for 2 months after the Labour Authority observed violations of the Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act.Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMTdoc-6a2167b14bd36c9ac2fbe556