At Forvis Mazars, we inform you about the recent developments and rules and regulations that can have impact on you or your organisation. Would you like to minimise your risks and maximise your opportunities? We have listed several noteworthy news items that can be of use to you.
Automating expense claims
25 February 2025
All employers in the Netherlands have to deal with expense claims. Through an expense claim, the employee asks to be reimbursed for business expenses incurred by the employer. There are different types of expenses such as home office allowances or parking costs. In practice, expense claims are often still a manual process. The employee fills in a form and submits it to the employer together with the receipt and proof of payment on paper or scanned. How can you make this process more efficient?
Increase in fines for illegal employment of labour migrants
25 February 2025
As of 1 February 2025, the maximum fine for illegal employment of migrant workers has been increased from €8,000 to €11,250. This maximum fine amount applies when these serious offences are committed intentionally. It is therefore important to assess whether labour migrants are allowed to work in the Netherlands. This also applies to hirers or clients.
Boost your business with the SLIM subsidy
25 February 2025
In a rapidly changing labour market, continuing to learn and develop is essential for SMEs to remain competitive and future-proof. The SLIM subsidy offers business owners the opportunity to invest in training and development. This not only motivates employees but also strengthens the innovative power of the company.
Update Annual Reporting Guidelines: reporting year 2025
19 February 2025
The publication 'Update Annual Reporting Guidelines 2025' is a Dutch publication.
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As an employer, what role do you play in employee choices in the pension scheme?
12 February 2025
Many pension schemes offer members the opportunity to customise the content of the scheme more to the wishes of the individual member. Consider, for example, bringing forward or postponing the retirement date or converting a retirement pension into a survivor's pension or vice versa. Many employees find it difficult to fully oversee the consequences of a choice. After all, pensions are a complex matter and an employee regularly regrets a previously made choice. Besides a claim with the pension provider, the employer can also regularly count on a claim. Especially if the employer or its adviser played a role in the choice made.
How transparent is your remuneration policy?
12 February 2025
The Remuneration Transparency Directive aims to increase transparency on equal pay between men and women. When there is unequal pay within an organisation, there is a risk of a succession of pay claims, with compensation for loss of opportunity in addition to back pay. Employers must be transparent about pay formation and development. The obligations under the directive take effect on 7 June 2026.
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) officieel van kracht
17 January 2025
Het doel van de Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is om de digitale operationele veerkracht binnen de financiële sector in de Europese Unie te versterken en te harmoniseren. DORA introduceert robuuste risicobeheerpraktijken en gestructureerde assessments om de uiteenlopende regelgeving over digitale veerkracht in de EU sterk te implementeren. Voor financiële organisaties die momenteel geen concreet raamwerk hebben, biedt DORA een basisraamwerk om de operationele beveiliging en paraatheid te verbeteren.
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SLIM scheme: working remotely – part 1 of 3
8 January 2025
A culture in which learning and development are central has multiple benefits. Increased motivation and commitment, lower turnover and absence, and higher employee productivity. It is important to retain talent and encourage personal development, which can be done through SLIM!