Government set to ban employers from deducting rent from migrant workers' wages
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Government set to ban employers from deducting rent from migrant workers' wages
Employers will be banned from deducting rent from migrant workers’ wages from mid-2028, Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief told the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, on Thursday. A parliamentary majority has been calling for an end to the practice for some time.Employers are currently allowed to deduct up to 25 percent of the legal minimum wage to cover housing costs. In practice, they often deduct the full amount even when …
The Cabinet aims to ensure that, as of July 1, 2028, employers are no longer allowed to deduct any amount from the minimum wage of migrant workers in exchange for housing. Minister Vijlbrief (D66) of Social Affairs wrote this to the House of Representatives. Currently, a maximum percentage of 25 percent of the gross minimum wage may still be deducted in exchange for housing. Vijlbrief wants to abolish this. "We are seeing too many abuses. Migra…
As of mid-2028, employers will no longer be allowed to deduct rent from the wages of migrant workers. Minister Hans Vijlbrief (Social Affairs, D66) announced this to the House of Representatives, where a majority has long been urging the elimination of this option.
The plan, which is intended to improve the position of migrant workers in the Netherlands, previously caused a major political uproar. Then-Minister of Social Affairs Mariëlle Paul (VVD) incorrectly informed the House of Representatives about her decision to block the plan.
As of July 1, 2028, employers may no longer deduct housing costs from the minimum wage of migrant workers. Minister writes… Wage reduction for migrant workers disappears in July 2028
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