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Netherlands Enacts New Worker Licensing Law; Freelancers Deregister

8/22/2025

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The Netherlands' House of Representatives passed the Admission for Allocation of Workers Act on April 15, 2025.
This law establishes a licensing system for employment agencies, effective January 1, 2027, with mandatory licensing by January 1, 2028.
The Employment Relationships Deregulation Act led to over 21,000 freelancers deregistering in January 2025.
A new law will define employment status and set a €36 per hour threshold for employment rights.
Staffing firms must comply with these changing regulations.

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Story summary

The Netherlands' House of Representatives passed the Admission for Allocation of Workers Act on April 15, 2025.
This law establishes a licensing system for employment agencies, effective January 1, 2027, with mandatory licensing by January 1, 2028.
The Employment Relationships Deregulation Act led to over 21,000 freelancers deregistering in January 2025.
A new law will define employment status and set a €36 per hour threshold for employment rights.
Staffing firms must comply with these changing regulations.