Yes, and overtime is sometimes required by the client. You are always paid extra for overtime worked, but how much extra is determined by the client company’s collective labour agreement. You can find all the details on your placement confirmation, which you will receive before the start of each assignment.
Can I work overtime? How will it be compensated?
Related FAQs
What are the most important house rules?
Our house rules are designed to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for you, your fellow residents, and the surrounding neighbours. We ask everyone to respect these rules and treat each other and the property with care and consideration.
The house rules are available in all of our accommodations and should be followed at all times.
Where can I find the collective labour agreement (CLA) for temporary workers?
The collective labour agreement (CLA) for temporary workers in the Netherlands sets out the terms and conditions of employment for agency workers. This includes agreements about salary, working hours, holidays, pension schemes and other employment rights.
B2Works operates under the NBBU collective labour agreement. The most recent version of the CLA can be found on the official ABU website: NBBU-cao voor uitzendkrachten | NBBU
We recommend reviewing the CLA to understand your rights and obligations as a temporary worker in the Netherlands. If you have questions about how the CLA applies to your specific situation, please contact your B2Works manager.
Where on my paycheck can I see the pension benefits that I am accruing?
At the top of your paycheck is the abbreviation “PNS.” If the box below it has the letter “J,” then you are accumulating pension benefits.
I don’t want to pay pension contributions in order to have more net pay left over. Is this possible?
No, it is not possible to avoid paying pension contributions as this would be contrary to Dutch law.
Why pension contributions cannot be skipped
In the Netherlands, pension arrangements are often organised collectively. Depending on the sector you work in, participation in a pension scheme may be mandatory. This means you cannot simply choose to stop paying contributions to increase your net salary, even if you would prefer to arrange your retirement savings differently.
What this means for your payslip
Your payslip includes a pension deduction. Both the employer and the employee contribute.
Are pension (retirement) contributions deducted from my salary?
We jointly pay the pension premium of 23.4% of the pension base towards your pension. We contribute 15.9% and you contribute 7.5%. You can see on your pay slip how much pension premium you pay. We take care of the payment of the premium to StiPP.
What does the pension plan B2Works has arranged for me look like?
As a B2Works employee, you are entitled to participate in the StiPP pension plan. You can learn all about this pension plan on the StiPP website: https://www.stippensioen.nl/