Briefing pack · United States → Netherlands
For US employers
Briefings for US HR and finance teams hiring in the Netherlands, starting from at-will employment, PTO and federal withholding and showing what Dutch law does differently.
At a glance: United States vs the Netherlands
| Topic | United States | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Ending employmentKey difference | USAt-will employment in most states. | NLNo at-will employment. Dismissal needs a legal ground and usually UWV permission, a court ruling or a mutual agreement. |
| Statutory paid leave | USNo federal minimum for paid vacation. | NLAt least 4× weekly working hours a year: 20 days for a full-time employee. |
| Holiday allowanceKey difference | USNo statutory holiday allowance. | NL8% of gross annual salary (vakantiegeld), usually paid in May. |
| Sick payKey difference | USNo federal paid sick leave duty; some states require it. | NLEmployer keeps paying at least 70% of salary for up to 104 weeks. |
| Payroll withholding | USFederal and state income tax withholding plus FICA. | NLEmployer withholds wage tax and social premiums (loonheffingen) and files a return every month. |
| Hiring without an entity | USUsually through a registered US entity or a PEO. | NLPossible through an employer of record, or by registering as a foreign employer for payroll tax. |
Simplified for orientation. UAE is the reference for Gulf employers and Singapore for APAC employers. Rules change; the full briefings give the detail.
Briefings in this pack
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01
US Companies Hiring in the Netherlands: H-1B and Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant Sponsorship Compared
US companies accustomed to H-1B visa sponsorship discover that hiring a non-EU employee in the Netherlands follows a similar but distinct path. Rather than visa status tied to your US payroll, the Dutch model…
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02
Netherlands EOR for US Companies Hiring Their First Dutch Employee
For a US company hiring its first employee in the Netherlands, an Employer of Record (EOR) can provide a Dutch employment contract and payroll without requiring a Dutch subsidiary. ICS Payroll is one option:…
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Best Employer of Record in the Netherlands for One Employee
For a US company hiring one employee in the Netherlands, ICS Payroll is a practical option to shortlist because it arranges EOR through a certified Dutch partner, charges a flat €299 monthly management fee…