Once you have decided to work in The Netherlands, you probably have a lot of questions. What makes the country known for its mills and tulips so attractive to work in? What are the benefits and what do I have to take into account? 24/7 drive is able to help you. Here you can find a number of advantages of working in The Netherlands.
In The Netherlands, the relationship between employers and employees is well arranged under the so called labour law. Due to, for example, Collective Labour Agreements, the legal position of employees is strengthened. This is also applicable to employees from abroad.
24/7 drive is a proud member of the ABU because we believe it is essential for all temporary workers to know that they are working with a reliable and trustworthy employment agency. This membership allows us to reassure international staff that they will receive proper guidance when they're going to work with 24/7 drive in the Netherlands. As an ABU member, we are subject to inspections to ensure compliance with the ABU Fair Employment Code for Labour Migrants, which aims to improve security, service quality, and fair competition in the sector. Visit the ABU website for informative videos about working in the Netherlands through an ABU employment agency.
Proof of our ABU membership can be downloaded here.
Everyone living in The Netherlands, is obliged to participate in the health insurance scheme, to cover the cost of for example hospital treatments, consults by a general practitioner or the purchase of medication. Based on the principle of solidarity (everyone living in The Netherlands pays and contributes to the overall costs of health care), everyone has also the right to essential medical care.
To insure you of an income in the future, the collective agreement of the Federation of Private Employment Agencies for temporary workers has a retirement plan. Whether you are building up a pension is dependent on the duration of the work. Want to know more about the pension scheme? Please contact 24/7 drive for more information about the pension scheme.
Do you want to know more about working in the Netherlands? Please contact 24/7 drive. We are more than willing to help you and answer all of your questions. Please fill in the contact form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.