In this article you will read about the stricter rules for labor migration and the increased risks for employers, especially in the temporary employment sector. Due to the identification requirement for employers, temporary employment agencies must carefully check work permits. DataChecker offers a digital solution that allows employers to quickly verify whether candidates meet the legislation, demonstrate compliance and stay up to date with changing regulations.
The labor inspectorate sounds the alarm: Increasingly, migrant workers without a work permit are being found during checks. During a recent raid on a Dutch horticultural company, the inspectorate found twenty migrant workers from Georgia without the correct papers. These types of situations are becoming more common, and the risks for employers are increasing.
At the end of January, the cabinet will discuss a bill that will allow for stricter penalties for employers who use illegal labour. Where fines are now mainly imposed, companies will soon also be able to be prosecuted, with prison sentences as a possible consequence.
“The message is clear: employers who employ migrant workers must have their processes in order.”
The temporary employment sector is looking beyond Europe – and that brings risks
Due to a shortage of workers in Europe, employment agencies are increasingly moving to countries such as Ukraine, Georgia and even beyond. The demand for cheap labour continues to grow, especially in sectors such as horticulture, distribution centres and the meat industry.
But working with migrant workers brings significant compliance challenges. verify identity and work permits is essential to prevent abuses and fines. However, practice often falls short, especially when multiple intermediaries are involved in placing a candidate.
According to the labour inspectorate, this leads to situations in which employers sometimes no longer have a complete overview of who is working for them – or whether that person is even entitled to work in the Netherlands – and the employer therefore does not comply with the identification obligation.
What does this mean for employment agencies?
The new regulations force employment agencies to take a closer look at who they hire and how they set up this process. Where companies previously relied on manual processes and paper documents, digital verification is becoming increasingly important.
In practice, employment agencies struggle with three major questions:
- How can I be sure that a candidate is entitled to work in the Netherlands?
- How can I demonstrate compliance during Labour Inspectorate audits?
- How do I keep up with constantly changing legislation without high costs for training and internal processes?
DataChecker digitizes compliance, so you save time and always stay up-to-date.
What do we solve directly for employment agencies?
At Datachecker we support employment agencies with technology that directly solves these challenges. Our clients have access to a platform that allows them to quickly and easily verify whether a candidate meets the legal requirements.
What this will yield in concrete terms:
1. Onboard candidates in seconds
No more delays due to manual checks. Within seconds you know whether a candidate is authorized to work.
2. Directly demonstrable compliance during audits
Our platform automatically creates a digital compliance certificate. This allows you to immediately show that all documents have been checked correctly.
3. Don’t worry about changing legislation
The regulations around labour migration are constantly changing. Our platform is always up-to-date, so you can stay compliant without having to invest time in training or administrative updates.
4. Cost savings through digital processes
You no longer need to spend time and money on manual checks or storing paper documents. Our technology ensures fully digitalized customer files.
The future of compliance is digital
The temporary employment sector plays an important role in the Dutch economy, but the risks surrounding labour migration are increasing. Stricter rules require better processes – and that means digitalisation.
Employers can no longer afford to be confronted with fines or legal prosecution afterwards. The future demands a different approach: faster, safer and fully compliant.
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