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Enforcement of the DBA Act: more winners than losers

The renewed enforcement of the DBA Act against bogus self-employment raises concerns but is welcomed by a large majority of employers. Tackling bogus self-employment creates a fairer playing field, prevents exploitation, and promotes transparency....

Published on March 4, 2025 by MKBjuristen.nl
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The renewed enforcement of the DBA Act against bogus self-employment raises concerns but is welcomed by a large majority of employers. Tackling bogus self-employment creates a fairer playing field, prevents exploitation, and promotes transparency. For those who have their affairs in order, there are more winners than losers.

Enforcement brings about a great deal

The enforcement of the DBA Act has an impact on the business world. Some entrepreneurs are concerned about the consequences for their business operations, especially if they rely heavily on self-employed professionals. At the same time, more than half of employers support the approach to tackling bogus self-employment.

A fairer playing field

Bogus self-employment distorts competition: entrepreneurs who do properly employ workers and offer contributions and protection for doing so compete with parties that save money through bogus self-employment. Tackling bogus self-employment creates a more level playing field in which everyone adheres to the same rules.

Protection and transparency

The approach also prevents exploitation: bogus self-employed individuals often lack the protection of employees, such as continued payment of wages during illness, protection against dismissal, and pension accrual. By treating genuine employment relationships as such, workers receive the protection to which they are entitled, and the labor market becomes more transparent.

Make sure you are on the right side

For entrepreneurs who have their employment relationships in order, enforcement primarily offers opportunities: a fair market and clarity. Critically assess your structures and adjust them where necessary, so that you emerge as a winner rather than a loser. A legal check helps with this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do many employers support the approach?

Because it creates a fairer playing field, prevents exploitation, and makes the labor market more transparent.

Who are the 'losers'?

Especially parties that relied on bogus self-employment. Those who properly arrange genuine employment relationships actually benefit from the more level playing field.

What can I do to be on the right side?

Assess your employment relationships and adjust working methods and contracts to reflect reality.

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