Summer Vacation is Over: Time for New Dutch Government to Take Action

## Overview of Recent Changes **Statutory Holiday Regulations** * Employers must comply with regulations regarding holiday entitlements. * Holiday allowance is 8% of total gross salary, typically paid in May/June. * Employees are entitled to holiday hours based on their number of working hours. * As of 2020, the ABU CLA Collective Labour Agreement for Temporary Workers amended vacation allowance regulations. * Employees are entitled to vacation with full pay, which accrues over the year. **Working Hours** * Maximum working hours are 12 hours per shift and 60 hours per week. * Exceptions may apply for short periods. * A four-day working week with shorter daily hours is being trialled for government staff this summer. **Minimum Wage and Full-Time Hours** * Employees working full-time are entitled to the monthly minimum wage. * The number of hours in a full-time week varies depending on the industry. **Maternity and Vacation Leave** * Employees are entitled to maternity leave and vacation leave. * Minimum vacation entitlement is four times the weekly working hours. **Summer Vacation** * Summer vacations typically last four weeks and are taken in July-August. * Some industries, such as hospitality, experience peak periods during summer months. **Other Key Points** * Full-time employees are entitled to four weeks (20 days) of paid time off, although 25 days is common. * Getting a summer job in the Netherlands can be a great way to experience the country and supplement your income. * The government is monitoring a worsening mpox outbreak in Africa.