Work
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Working in the Netherlands if you have a W-document
Filing tax returns if you are an asylum seeker
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What are your rights if you are dismissed or your contract is not renewed?
If you are dismissed or your temporary contract expires without renewal, you have certain rights in the Netherlands. This article tells you what you are entitled to and what you can do.
How can you find job openings or work?
In this day and age, companies and employers share job openings mostly online. If you are looking for work in the Netherlands, you can find vacancies on many websites. Below you can read where to best start your job search.
What is on your payslip?
If you have a job and get a salary every month, then you are employed. You then get a payslip from your employer every month. This is an overview of how your salary is structured. This payslip not only shows how much money you get, but also how much tax you pay for what. In this article you can read what else is on your payslip and why it is important.
When may your employer dismiss you or not?
In the Netherlands, an employer cannot just dismiss you. There are rules for that. Your employer must always have a good reason and follow the correct steps. In this article you can read when dismissal is allowed and what your rights are.
There are different types of employment contracts in the Netherlands
An agreement or contract is an official understanding between two or more persons or organisations. The contract states what the persons or organisations must do and what each person's rights are. For example, someone does work or provides a product, and the other person pays for it. In this article, we explain what an employment contract or employment agreement is and the different types.
Conditions for working if you have a W-document
If your asylum application is pending in the Netherlands for 6 months or more, you may perform paid work under conditions.
Volunteering with a W-document
You may volunteer if you have applied for asylum and have a W-document for 1 year. Read more about the conditions, where you can volunteer and how to find volunteer work here.
You can look for work through an employment agency
If you are allowed to work in the Netherlands, you can apply directly with an employer or look for work through an employment agency. An employment agency will help you find a suitable job. This article tells you more about looking for work through an employment agency.
In the Netherlands, you need a BSN
If you are in the Netherlands for more than 6 months, you will get a personal number: a citizen service number (BSN). You need this number to arrange your personal affairs in the Netherlands. Read here how to get such a number.
Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites
In the Netherlands, you arrange many personal matters online. For example, with the Dutch government. Or for your health insurance or pension. For this you need DigiD. This article explains what DigiD is and how to apply for it.
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