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De Wtta treedt op 1 januari 2027 in werking. Vanaf 1 januari 2028 start de handhaving op de toelatingsplicht. Meer informatie over de Wtta en de gevolgen voor inleners vindt u bij de Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie.
Companies that hire temporary staff will have to deal with new rules in the coming years. The Wtta (Act on the Admission of Temporary Employment Agencies) will play an important role from 2027 onwards.
The Wtta stands for the Act on the Admission of Temporary Employment Agencies.
This law introduces an admission system for companies that make workers available to other organisations. This includes temporary employment agencies and other companies that provide staff to other organisations.
The aim is to provide greater clarity and control over companies that make workers available.
The Wtta will come into effect on 1 January 2027. From 1 January 2028, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate will enforce the admission requirement.
For employers who hire staff, it is therefore advisable to start reviewing the temporary employment agencies they work with now.
More information about the Wtta can be found on the Dutch government website.
The new law does not only affect temporary employment agencies. Employers who hire staff will also be affected.
From 1 January 2028, hirers will only be allowed to work with providers that have been admitted to the temporary employment market.
This means that it is not enough to look only at staff availability or the hourly rate. The organisation behind the staff will also become important.
For example, if you regularly work with a temporary employment agency for your warehouse, distribution centre or other logistics activities, it is advisable to check in good time how the agency is preparing for the Wtta.
Do you work with one or more temporary employment agencies? Then it is a good idea to check now whether everything is in order. With a few simple steps, you can quickly gain insight into your current temporary employment partners and see where further action is needed.
Create a simple overview of all the organisations from which you hire staff. This will give you a clear picture of which organisations you need to take into account.
Check whether the labour provider is correctly registered.
The current Waadi registration will also remain important. As a hirer, you should:
check whether a labour provider is correctly registered in the Trade Register. From 2028, this will be supplemented by checking whether the provider has been admitted under the Wtta. Do you have any doubts about a temporary employment agency? Ask how they are preparing for the new law.
You do not need to know all the rules that apply to a temporary employment agency yourself.
For example, you can ask your temporary employment partner:
A professional temporary employment agency should be able to provide you with clear information about this.
This is not only useful for the Wtta. Good record-keeping also makes it easier to monitor your staff hiring.
For many companies, flexible staff are important.
During busy periods, for example, it may be necessary to quickly find additional employees. In logistics, staffing needs can also change regularly.
Think of warehouse workers, order pickers, production workers or other logistics roles.
Especially when you need people quickly, it is important not to focus only on speed. You also want to know which company you are working with.
A reliable recruitment or temporary employment partner can take a lot of work off your hands.
For logistics companies, the Wtta can therefore be particularly relevant.
Do you have a warehouse, distribution centre or logistics company and work with temporary staff? Then it is a good idea to review your current working practices.
Ask your temporary employment partners how they are preparing for the new rules. Also check what agreements you have with them and keep your records organised.
This way, you can avoid having to figure out what the new rules mean for your organisation at the last minute.
The key dates for employers are:
1 January 2027 The Wtta comes into effect.
2027 Labour providers can apply for admission and applications will be assessed.
1 January 2028 The Dutch Labour Inspectorate starts enforcing the admission requirement.
For employers, this means that 2027 is an important year for preparation.
For employers, 1 January 2028 is particularly important. From this date, companies may only hire staff through labour providers that have been officially admitted.
You do not have to wait until 2027 or 2028.
A few simple steps can already help:
Make a list of your temporary employment partners.
This will give you a clear overview of which companies you hire staff from.
Check their current registration.
Make sure the details are correct and ask for clarification if you have any doubts.
Discuss the Wtta with your temporary employment agency.
Ask how they are preparing and when they expect to apply for admission.
Check your records.
Make sure agreements and details of your temporary employment partners are easy to find.
Plan another check in good time.
The new rules are getting closer. By starting now, you will have more time to resolve any potential issues.
Industry organisations such as the ABU also provide information about developments surrounding the Wtta and what they mean for the temporary employment sector.
From 1 January 2028, employers may only hire workers through a labour provider that has been officially admitted to the temporary employment market. Hirers are responsible for ensuring this requirement is met.
The Wtta comes into effect on 1 January 2027. Enforcement of the admission requirement starts on 1 January 2028.
Yes. The law affects both labour providers and companies that hire staff from these organisations.
From 1 January 2028, a hirer can also be fined if they hire staff from a labour provider that has not been admitted.
It is advisable to map out your temporary employment partners now and discuss with them how they are preparing for the Wtta. This will help you know what to expect in good time.
Once the admission system is fully in effect, employers can check the public register of the Dutch Labour Lending Authority to see which labour providers have been admitted.
The Wtta brings new responsibilities for companies that hire staff. However, preparing for it does not have to be complicated.
Start with your current temporary employment partners, check their registration and ask how they are preparing for the new admission requirements.
Do you regularly work with temporary logistics staff? Then it is especially important to have a reliable partner who keeps you well informed and ensures that agreements are clear.
NFA Recruitment helps companies find suitable logistics staff. Do you need temporary additional employees for your warehouse, distribution centre or other logistics activities? Please feel free to contact us.
We are happy to think along with you about your staffing needs.