Why new rules are being introduced

The Dutch government is working on a new law: the Act on the Admission of Temporary Agency Work (WTTA).

This law is intended to ensure that only reliable and carefully operating temporary employment agencies are allowed to supply workers.

The reason is clear: in recent years, too many agencies have operated without properly complying with rules, pay conditions, or housing standards. This has led to unfair competition and poor experiences for both employers and workers.

The government wants to change this by introducing a licensing requirement: only agencies that meet strict quality requirements will be allowed to supply workers.

What does this mean for clients?

For employers, this means they will soon only be allowed to work with licensed agencies.

This is positive news because it provides certainty. You will know that every approved agency operates according to clear standards: correct wage payments, safe housing, fair contracts, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Working with a licensed agency therefore means:

  Lower risk: no liability for mistakes made by fraudulent parties.

  More continuity: motivated employees stay longer.

  More trust: all processes are verified and transparent.

What does this mean for employees?

This is also a positive change for employees.

The licensing requirement ensures that you will only be able to work through agencies that comply properly with the rules. This means:

  A fair salary, always paid on time.

  Good and safe housing.

  Correct contracts and clear agreements.

In short: the WTTA will ensure that your rights are better protected.

How EU Force is preparing

At EU Force, we are pleased with this development.

We have been working for years according to the standards that the WTTA will soon make mandatory. We are a member of the NBBU and hold SNA and SNF certifications, demonstrating that we meet high requirements in the areas of pay, administration, and housing.

For our clients and employees, nothing will really change, except that they will soon have even more certainty that they are working with a reliable and recognised agency.

Conclusion: certainty for everyone

The new licensing requirement will make the temporary employment sector fairer and more professional.

For clients, this means lower risk and more continuity.

For employees, it means better protection and greater certainty.

At EU Force, we have been working this way for years, because we believe quality and trust are the foundation for long-term cooperation.

That is what our philosophy stands for: Happy People, Happy Business.

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