termijnplaatsingen

Termijnplaatsingen are a form of temporary staffing in which a worker is employed by a staffing or temporary employment agency and temporarily assigned to a client company for a fixed period. The arrangement is used to cover workload fluctuations, seasonal demand, or specific projects, allowing the client to access additional capacity without committing to a permanent employee. The worker remains employed by the agency, which handles payroll, taxes, and HR administration, while the client supervises the work during the assignment.

The process typically involves an agreement between the worker and the agency outlining the term of the placement, the duties, and the terms of payment. The client pays the agency a fee for the placement, and the agency compensates the worker according to the contract and applicable regulations. Termijnplaatsingen can occur across various sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, and IT, and may be extended or repeated, subject to legal and contractual limits.

Legal framework and rights are governed by Dutch labor law, including general employment law and sector-specific collective agreements. Temporary agency work is regulated to ensure fair treatment, equal opportunity, and appropriate working conditions. Agencies are responsible for compliance, while client companies must respect the terms of the assignment and the worker’s rights under Dutch law. In practice, terms of termination, notice periods, and benefits are determined by the agency contract and applicable CAOs, with protections against abusive use of fixed-term arrangements.

See also: temporary agency work, fixed-term contracts, flexible labor, outplacement.