Special rules apply to cross-border services. The Posted Workers in the European Union (Working Conditions) Act (WagwEU) applies to foreign employers from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland who temporarily carry out an assignment with their staff in the Netherlands. This is checked by the Netherlands Labour Authority.
The Posted Workers in the European Union (Working Conditions) Act entitles posted workers to the most important employment conditions that the Netherlands offers. Consider the right to a minimum wage, sufficient breaks, a healthy and safe workplace, equal treatment of men and women and a minimum number of holidays. In addition, foreign employers have a number of administrative obligations, including making a report.