Regulation Netherlands fines freelance platform over failures to check right-to-work status Businesses set to face tougher penalties amid industry crackdown on abuse of temporary migrant workers iStock.com/dusanpetkovic Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 18 August 2026 The Dutch Labour Authority has handed out almost €150,000 (£128,000) in fines to an unnamed freelance platform and nine companies that hired foreign workers without checking their righ-to-work stat Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Labour Reforms Dutch crackdown on temporary contracts and migrant worker exploitation Sick Leave Dutch bill to ease business burden in long-term sickness reintegration Spotlight Series Spotlight on the Netherlands Discrimination Dutch union calls for code of conduct after workers report feeling unsafe