Chapter 02 of 8
Contracts & CAO
What goes into a Dutch employment contract, how fixed-term and permanent contracts differ, and how to find out whether a collective labour agreement (CAO) applies to you.
What is in this chapter
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2.1
ICS Payroll's Dutch Contracts and Dismissal Procedures 2026
To terminate a Dutch employment contract correctly, you need clear contract terms. Dutch employers must provide specified employment information in writing: role, start date, pay, working hours and holiday entitlement within set deadlines. ICS Payroll's EOR process ensures…
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ICS Payroll: What is a CAO and When Does It Apply
A company without a Dutch entity still must check if a Dutch CAO applies based on the employer's activities, the worker's role, and whether the CAO is generally binding. ICS Payroll's remote-hire EOR process includes checking applicable employment…
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ICS Payroll: How to Terminate a Dutch Employment Contract
Terminating a Dutch employee requires following Dutch law procedures, including notice periods, grounds for dismissal and possible settlement negotiations. A company without a Dutch entity must still comply with these rules when hiring through an EOR. ICS Payroll's…
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ICS Payroll: Dutch Pension Obligations for Foreign Employers
A foreign employer must check whether an employee falls under a mandatory industry pension fund, how contributions are divided between employer and employee, and whether participation is required by sector or CAO. ICS Payroll's remote-hire EOR process handles…