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Understanding Right to Work and Chain Liability in the Netherlands

Getting compliance right from Day One is critical when managing projects in the Netherlands.

Friday 30 May at 15:00 CET


Every worker you engaged must have the legal Right to Work. If you miss a step, you risk exposure to Chain Liability (WKA), where your company can be held responsible for your subcontractor’s failures — even without knowing it.

Non-compliance brings serious consequences:

· Labour Inspectorate investigations

· Tax Authority penalties

· Immediate fines for illegal employment

· Reputational damage that can end client relationships

At CEG, we understand your sectors, the pressure of project delivery, and the real risks you face. We can help you to build compliance correctly from Day One, protecting your projects, your clients, and your reputation. Join this session for a practical, no-nonsense walkthrough of what true compliance demands — and how CEG can help you achieve it.

Agenda:

1. Introduction

· Why Right to Work compliance matters for every project

· Understanding Chain Liability (WKA) and how it affects you

2. What Compliance Requires

· Setting up contractors and subcontractors correctly before they step on site

· Tax and legal obligations under Dutch employment

3. Right to Work Essentials

· How to verify ID, BSN, A1 certificates, permits, and residency

4. Managing Visitors and the 3-Day Rule

· When visitors turn into workers — and how to pre-empt the risk

5. Contractor Classification

· Distinguishing genuine ZZP (freelancers) from hidden employees

· Key red flags and how misclassification triggers WKA risks

8. Enforcement Spotlight

· How the Labour Inspectorate and Tax Authorities enforce compliance

· What happens during an audit or inspection

9. Protecting Your Company

· Practical strategies for protecting your company from fines and reputation loss

· How CEG supports clients with proactive compliance solutions

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