From 1 January 2026, Dutch legislation for agency workers will change. These new rules are designed to ensure that agency workers are treated more fairly, equally, and transparently compared to permanent employees.
This means: better employment conditions, more clarity, and a stronger position in the workplace.
Below, we explain clearly what this means for you.
Equal and equivalent pay: what does it mean?
One of the most important changes is the principle of equal and equivalent pay.
What does this mean?
If you work as an agency worker and perform the same job as an employee who is directly employed by the company, you will be entitled from 2026 to the same employment conditions.
This includes, among other things:
- 💶 Salary – equal pay for equal work
- ⏱️ Allowances – such as shift allowances, irregular hours allowances, or overtime pay
- 🌴 Holiday days and holiday allowance
- 🏖️ ADV days (if applicable within the company)
- 🎁 End-of-year bonuses or bonus schemes (where applicable)
- 🚗 Travel expense reimbursement
- 📚 Training and development opportunities
👉 Your employment conditions will therefore align with those of your colleagues on the work floor.
Pension: what is changing?
The pension scheme for agency workers will also be improved.
From 2026:
- You will build up pension faster
- The mandatory employee pension contribution will increase from 4% to 7.5%
- The employer contribution will increase from 8% to 15.9%
- As a result, agency workers will accumulate pension benefits significantly faster than before
- The pension scheme will better align with that of permanent employees
This means you benefit not only now, but you also build greater financial security for the future.
More clarity and transparency
The new rules ensure that, as an agency worker, you have a clearer understanding of your situation:
- Insight into how your salary is calculated
- Clear information about allowances and reimbursements
- Transparent communication about employment conditions
- Fewer differences between agency workers and permanent employees
This way, you know exactly what you earn and why.
What are the benefits for you as an agency worker?
The changes in 2026 bring clear advantages:
✅ Fair pay for the work you do
✅ Equal employment conditions compared to permanent colleagues
✅ Improved pension accrual
✅ Greater transparency and clarity
✅ More recognition in the workplace
✅ A stronger position for the future
What does Staffice do for you?
At Staffice, we believe it is important that you are well informed and receive what you are entitled to. That is why we provide:
- Clear explanations about your salary and employment conditions
- Correct and timely payment
- Support with questions about work, pension, or reimbursements
- An honest and transparent partnership
Do you have questions?
Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.
