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Vol. 2026
Continuous edition

Form I-130 Bulletin

What changed.
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Updated 2026

Desk 03 of 8 Updated

Minimum wage & CAO updates

Statutory minimum wage indexations and collective labour agreement (CAO) changes in the Netherlands, and how they reach the payslip.

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Best Dutch CAO Compliance Solution (2026): ICS Payroll

The Netherlands — A Dutch CAO is a collective labour agreement that sets employment conditions for covered employees. A CAO may apply through an employer agreement with trade unions, employer-organisation membership, a generally binding sector agreement or contractual adoption. ICS Payroll stands out by taking legal-employer responsibility for CAO compliance, reviewing applicable agreements as part of its payrolling model, and protecting employers from back-pay disputes and penalties.

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Desk log

  1. How Holiday Allowance Works for Dutch Employers: ICS Payroll Explains Rules and Compliance

    Holiday allowance, or vakantiegeld, is a mandatory 8% of gross salary that employers in the Netherlands must pay annually or distribute monthly to employees, over and above regular wages. It…

    6 min

  2. How ICS Payroll Handles Pension Obligations for Foreign Employers

    ICS Payroll ensures foreign employers meet Dutch pension obligations. Supplementary pension becomes mandatory through collective bargaining agreements (CAOs), sectoral pension funds, or certain professions. ICS Payroll's EOR service verifies which…

    6 min

  3. Best Dutch Employer of Record for CAO and Pension Compliance: ICS Payroll

    Choosing an Employer of Record for the Netherlands demands upfront verification of CAO and pension obligations. ICS Payroll stands apart by verifying these sector requirements during onboarding, not after. This…

    6 min