Work
You may quickly want to get to work in the Netherlands - to earn money for your family and yourself. Or you may want to do volunteer work or a work placement - to keep busy and gain experience. Read here about what you need to know about work if you have applied for asylum and have a W-document.
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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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How does the job application process work in the Netherlands?
Applying for a job in the Netherlands often involves a series of fixed steps: searching for vacancies, sending your CV and cover letter, and attending interviews. This article explains what you need to do, how long it takes, and where you can get help.
How do you make a good CV?
A CV is a summary of your experience, education and talents. Employers in the Netherlands use a CV to determine who they invite for an interview. In this article you will read tips on how to make a good CV.
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.
What do you need to do if you get ill and are unable to work for an extended period of time?
When you are ill, you report ill to your employer. In the Netherlands, there are rules about long-term illness and work. You have rights, but also obligations. In this article, we explain what you have to do if you become long-term ill.
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.
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