Tag #Sham Self-Employment

What are the immediate consequences of the finance ministry's continued use of freelancers despite violating self-employment regulations?

The Dutch finance ministry will continue using freelancers as staff despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines incurred. This affects 580 freelancers working on the childcare benefit scandal, delaying resolution. The government's actions contradict its planned 2025 crackdown on sham self-employment.