Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply After Disguised Employment Ban
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands dropped by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting sectors like healthcare significantly, as companies transition self-employed workers to employee roles to avoid fines.
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply After Disguised Employment Ban
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands dropped by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting sectors like healthcare significantly, as companies transition self-employed workers to employee roles to avoid fines.
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40% Bias Score
UK Tradespeople Demand Action on Tool Theft "Plague
Tradespeople across the UK are demanding harsher penalties for tool thieves after a recent surge in thefts costing tens of millions of pounds, with many losing their livelihoods as a result; a parliamentary bill is currently being considered to address the issue.
UK Tradespeople Demand Action on Tool Theft "Plague
Tradespeople across the UK are demanding harsher penalties for tool thieves after a recent surge in thefts costing tens of millions of pounds, with many losing their livelihoods as a result; a parliamentary bill is currently being considered to address the issue.
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56% Bias Score
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
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40% Bias Score
Delayed Wage Index Increases Greek Self-Employed Contributions by 2.7%
Over 800,000 self-employed Greek workers will face a 2.7% increase in social security contributions starting January 2025 due to the delayed implementation of a new wage index, resulting in a €6.43 monthly increase for the most popular insurance category, while a potential further increase is expect...
Delayed Wage Index Increases Greek Self-Employed Contributions by 2.7%
Over 800,000 self-employed Greek workers will face a 2.7% increase in social security contributions starting January 2025 due to the delayed implementation of a new wage index, resulting in a €6.43 monthly increase for the most popular insurance category, while a potential further increase is expect...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply Following Ban on Disguised Employment
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands decreased by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting the healthcare sector most significantly, with almost 2,000 fewer self-employed workers.
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply Following Ban on Disguised Employment
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands decreased by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting the healthcare sector most significantly, with almost 2,000 fewer self-employed workers.
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40% Bias Score
Valencian Government Announces €52 Million in Additional Aid for Self-Employed Individuals Affected by Dana Storm
The Valencian regional government is allocating an additional €52 million to aid 17,300 self-employed individuals affected by the Dana storm, providing a €3,000 direct payment, expanding aid to more municipalities, and simplifying application processes through labora.gva.es from February 10-28.
Valencian Government Announces €52 Million in Additional Aid for Self-Employed Individuals Affected by Dana Storm
The Valencian regional government is allocating an additional €52 million to aid 17,300 self-employed individuals affected by the Dana storm, providing a €3,000 direct payment, expanding aid to more municipalities, and simplifying application processes through labora.gva.es from February 10-28.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Self-Employed Face Pension Choice Deadline
Greek self-employed workers have until January 31st, 2025, to select their social security contribution category; choosing at least the third tier (362-470 euros monthly) is essential for a future pension exceeding 1,000 euros, while lower tiers result in significantly reduced pensions (around 700 e...
Greek Self-Employed Face Pension Choice Deadline
Greek self-employed workers have until January 31st, 2025, to select their social security contribution category; choosing at least the third tier (362-470 euros monthly) is essential for a future pension exceeding 1,000 euros, while lower tiers result in significantly reduced pensions (around 700 e...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch zzp Law Enforcement: Migrant Workers Face Exploitation Risks
A meeting in Haarlem addressed the concerns of refugee and migrant workers facing the impending changes in the Dutch self-employment (zzp) law, with many lacking essential knowledge of tax and employment rights; one taxi driver recounts a \\\"10,000 euro debt due to tax arrears, highlighting the ris...
Dutch zzp Law Enforcement: Migrant Workers Face Exploitation Risks
A meeting in Haarlem addressed the concerns of refugee and migrant workers facing the impending changes in the Dutch self-employment (zzp) law, with many lacking essential knowledge of tax and employment rights; one taxi driver recounts a \\\"10,000 euro debt due to tax arrears, highlighting the ris...
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32% Bias Score