On Tuesday, November 18, the Senate voted on four motions submitted to the Admission of Workers Act (Wtta) bill. Two motions were adopted. The Chamber had already approved the bill on November 11. The aim of the law is to improve the position of workers, especially labor migrants. Additionally, the caretaker cabinet wants to create a level playing field for all temporary employment agencies and companies that hire workers. With this bill, the government also implements the recommendation of the Task Force for the Protection of Labor Migrants, also known as the Roemer Committee, to better regulate the temporary employment sector.
- -Motion Van Apeldoorn (SP) et al. expressing that all recommendations of the Task Force for the Protection of Labor Migrants should be implemented as soon as possible. Minister Paul said he wholeheartedly supports the motion.
- -Amended motion Ramsodit et al. on timely signaling of abuse and sham constructions. The motion received the advice Chamber Opinion from the minister.
- -Motion Bezaan (PVV) et al. on sending an interim progress report annually. The motion received the advice Chamber Opinion.
- -Motion Bezaan (PVV) et al. on a KPI decision with a traffic light system. The minister advised against the motion.
The Admission of Workers Act introduces an admission system for temporary employment agencies and other companies that provide workers (lenders). The core of this new system is that lenders may only provide workers if they are admitted to the system. Companies using temporary workers may only do so through admitted lenders. To be admitted to the new system, lenders must meet several conditions. These conditions include obtaining a Certificate of Conduct, paying a deposit, and demonstrating that workers comply with relevant legislation. Periodic checks will be conducted to ensure lenders still meet all requirements.
