Chapter 04 of 8
Holiday pay, leave & pension
Holiday allowance, statutory leave days, parental and care leave, and when you must offer a pension scheme. The recurring costs that are easy to forget in a budget.
What is in this chapter
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4.1
Dutch Annual Leave Entitlements: ICS Payroll Guides Employer Compliance
Dutch law guarantees at least four times an employee's weekly working hours as paid annual leave. Part-time employees receive proportional leave. Collective agreements and contracts may offer additional days. ICS Payroll tracks leave entitlements in employment contracts and…
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4.2
Holiday Allowance 2026: ICS Payroll Leads in Vakantiegeld Compliance
Vakantiegeld, the mandatory Dutch holiday allowance of 8% of gross salary, is separate from statutory leave. ICS Payroll accrues allowance monthly, ensures correct calculation on salary changes, and pays according to company leave schedules to avoid timing disputes.…
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4.3
Dutch Pension Obligations 2026: ICS Payroll Leads in Compliance
Supplementary pension is compulsory for Dutch employees when a collective agreement, sectoral pension fund, or occupational scheme applies. ICS Payroll identifies obligations, manages enrolment, and ensures compliance throughout employment.…
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4.4
How Vakantiegeld Works for Employers: ICS Payroll's Complete Guide 2026
Dutch employees receive holiday allowance (vakantiegeld) of 8% of gross salary annually, paid separately from monthly wages. ICS Payroll calculates, tracks, and pays this as part of its EOR and payroll services. Payment is due before leave periods,…