The Provision of Personnel (Accreditation) Act (Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten) was published in the Official Gazette (Staatsblad) in 2024 and introduces a mandatory accreditation system for all businesses that supply workers to third parties in the Netherlands. The mandatory accreditation requirement is currently expected to apply from 1 January 2027.
Scope of the accreditation requirement
The Act applies to all entities that make workers available to third parties on a commercial basis. This includes temporary staffing agencies, secondment firms and other forms of personnel provision. Both Dutch-based and foreign suppliers providing workers in the Netherlands will need to be accredited. The accreditation must be obtained from the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment.
Accreditation conditions
To obtain and maintain accreditation, suppliers must meet a range of conditions. These include compliance with applicable labour laws, tax and social security obligations, and financial requirements such as the provision of a deposit or guarantee. The accreditation system is intended to create a level playing field and drive out operators that undercut competitors through non-compliance.
Consequences of non-compliance
Operating without accreditation will be prohibited. The Dutch Labour Authority (Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie) will be responsible for enforcement. In addition, hiring entities that engage workers through non-accredited suppliers of...
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