International perspective on zzp legislation: What the Netherlands can learn from other countries
Comparison of zzp legislation in the Netherlands and seven other countries with insights and recommendations for future policy.
"Put entrepreneurship and desire of self-employed and client central"
The distinction between a zzp'er and an employee is not only an issue for the Netherlands, the discussion also plays out in other countries. In a new report, HR-tech service provider HeadFirst Group, ONL for Entrepreneurs and independent platform ZiPconomy present valuable lessons that the new cabinet and Dutch politicians can learn from other Western countries. "There are countries where the 'will of the parties' plays an important role and where entrepreneurial criteria outweigh circumstances during the assignment. It is a missed opportunity for the Netherlands if we do not value these factors," said Marion van Happen, CEO at HeadFirst Group. Read the press release here.
ZiPtalk, the podcast of ZiPconomy
"First look at entrepreneurship in a self-employed person: in Belgium and Germany they already do it."
The relevance of the research for Dutch politics and polder was discussed in ZiPTalk, ZiPconomy's podcast. Sem Overduin joined the discussion on behalf of HeadFirst Group.
What will you find in this report?
- Understanding how different countries evaluate the employment relationship between client and self-employed worker.
- An overview of the main criteria and methods used internationally to prevent false self-employment.
- Concrete recommendations based on international best practices, tailored to the Dutch context.
- Analysis of sectoral differences and the specific challenges posed by certain occupations.
- Lessons from similar countries such as Belgium, Germany and the US.
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