Contracts Dutch firms must hire migrants on permanent contracts Bosses hiring people on a temporary basis have less incentive to ensure safe working environments, safety watchdog argues iStock.com/Try Media Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 03 September 2025 Employers in the Netherlands must offer vulnerable migrant workers permanent employment contracts to ensure safer working conditions, the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has  Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Settlement Support Dutch employers should support expats with language lessons Income Tax Businesses breathe sigh of relief after Dutch expat tax reversal Immigration Netherlands opens its doors to US researchers Recruitment Understanding the Netherlands’ “ambiguous” duty of care