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Expert analysis on Dutch employment law, EOR, international hiring, and sector-specific workforce trends. With a personal touch.

Dutch Employment Law6 min read

Dutch Employment Law Changes in 2026

Key regulatory updates affecting international employers in the Netherlands, including minimum wage increases and new contractor classification rules under the VBAR legislation.

Octagon Legal Team20 Mar 2026

Employer of Record8 min read

EOR vs Entity Setup: The Complete Guide for 2026

A practical comparison of Employer of Record services versus establishing your own Dutch BV, with cost analysis and break-even modelling for international companies.

EORBV setupcost analysis

Octagon Advisory15 Mar 2026

Expat Hiring5 min read

30% Ruling: What Changes in 2026

The Dutch 30% ruling continues to evolve. Here is what international employees and their employers need to know about eligibility, phase-down schedules, and salary thresholds.

30% rulingtaxexpats

Octagon Tax Team10 Mar 2026

Sector Trends7 min read

Aerospace Hiring Trends Across Europe

ESA, Airbus, and the wider European space sector are scaling up. We analyse the talent market, salary benchmarks, and what it means for recruitment in 2026.

aerospaceESArecruitment

Octagon Recruitment5 Mar 2026

Dutch Employment Law6 min read

Managing 104-Week Sick Leave in the Netherlands

Dutch employers face one of Europe's most demanding sick leave regimes. A practical guide to Wet Poortwachter compliance, reintegration obligations, and cost management.

sick leaveWet Poortwachtercompliance

Octagon HR Team28 Feb 2026

Payroll5 min read

Five Payroll Pitfalls for International Employers

From holiday allowance miscalculations to pension fund compliance gaps, the most common Dutch payroll mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Octagon Payroll Team20 Feb 2026

Compliance7 min read

Contractor vs Employee: The Dutch Classification Guide

The VBAR legislation is changing how the Netherlands classifies contractors. Understand the risks and how to structure compliant working arrangements.

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Octagon Legal Team15 Feb 2026

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