If you or your subcontractors operate in the Netherlands and employ illegal aliens, you may be subject to substantial fines.

Procedure
If the Dutch Labour Inspectorate does impose such a fine, you may be able to initiate an appeal procedure and, if appropriate, recover any loss that has been incurred from any subcontractors that are involved.

Prevention is better than cure
Of course, it is better to avoid letting things get to this stage in the first place. We can help you set up and follow a step-by-step procedure to fulfil your obligation to ascertain that your employees are legally entitled to work in the Netherlands, and which conforms both to the Act mentioned above and the operations of your particular company.

Expert advice
We can assist you with initiating litigation and provide advice on the mandatory procedure for employee identification. We can also advise on incorporating relevant provisions concerning foreign nationals into your services agreement. And should you be fined, we will advise you what action you should take.