Starting January 1, 2026, a new collective labor agreement and pension scheme will apply to flex workers. This renewed staffing collective agreement and StiPP pension scheme affect both the employment conditions and pension accrual of flex workers, as well as the cost structure for you as a client.
Equal employment conditions instead of hirer's remuneration
An important change is that the current hirer's remuneration (inlenersbeloning) will disappear. This means that, from 2026, a flex worker will be entitled to employment conditions that are at least equivalent to those of a permanent employee in a comparable position within your organization.
Although not every condition has to be exactly the same, the following components must at least be equivalent:
- Wages
- Allowances
- Working hours
- Overtime
- Holiday work
Pension scheme and cost impact
There will also be a number of changes in the area of pensions. The current basic and plus scheme will be replaced by a single joint contribution scheme as of January 1, 2026. This has consequences for the costs: the employer contribution will increase from 8% to 15.9%, and the employee contribution from 4% to 7.5%.
For you as a client, this means:
- A uniform scheme for all your employees
- Fewer administrative tasks and more clarity
What does this mean specifically for your organization?
- Mapping out permanent employee conditions: make sure you have a clear picture of what your permanent employees receive in terms of wages, allowances, leave, training, and pension schemes. Without this inventory, comparison with the flex worker is impossible.
- What Versado needs: we will ask you to provide all relevant conditions of your organization, so that the comparison (equivalence) can be made.
- Administration & documentation in order: you must be able to demonstrate how you arrived at the “equivalent remuneration”; this requires proper documentation of agreements and processes.
- You don't need to arrange anything yourself: we will ensure the correct application and keep you informed of any rate changes
Why these changes?
The changes are intended to promote equal treatment of flex workers: “equal work, equal pay, and equal conditions”. They also align with broader legislation, such as the Balanced Labor Market Act (Wet meer zekerheid voor flexwerkers), which strengthens the position of flex workers.
We're here to help
We understand that these changes may have an impact. That's why we're ready to help you make a smooth transition as of January 1, 2026.
Our shared goal:
- Fair and transparent remuneration for flex workers
- Full compliance with laws and regulations
- No surprises or unnecessary administrative burdens
Want to know more about this topic? Feel free to contact us.
