What to expect?
The government would like to see structural work accompanied by a permanent contract. Flexible contracts are discouraged and employees must be given certainty more quickly about an employment contract for an indefinite period. These principles are reflected in the following proposed changes:
workers with an on-call contract receive a fixed basic contract for the number of hours for which they are at least standardly scheduled;
Zero-hour contracts are prohibited (with the exception of pupils and students);
Temporary agency work is rewarded more quickly with a contract with more security.
Chain regulation adjustment
The intention is to adjust the chain regulation to prevent revolving door constructions. After three consecutive temporary contracts with an employer, a permanent contract must be offered. Now there is still the escape possibility that a new fixed-term contract may be offered if six months have passed since the last contract date. In the future, that period will be extended from six months to five years.
self-employed
Although the ZZP file has many more problems and, as far as I am concerned, requires quite a bit of attention in the future, the intention has already been announced that compulsory occupational disability insurance for self-employed persons will come into effect so that a safety net is created in the event of occupational disability. An insurance that many self-employed people do not have today, because they consider this insurance too expensive or unnecessary.
Beneficial for employers?
You might wonder whether the measures will also have favorable consequences for employees. That is the case. Consideration is being given to the possibility of having employees temporarily work less during a crisis period while retaining their WW rights. This is to bridge a crisis period. In addition, the government is considering measures to keep premiums limited for employers, such as the WW premium for a fixed basic contract and in the case of overtime.
Future
Politics is fickle. The future will show whether all measures will also reach the finish line. The labor market continues to evolve and labor law follows suit. Do you have questions regarding this blog? Please contact me or my colleagues in the Employment Law section.
