Document background
The Domestic Worker Contract is essential for formalizing employment relationships between private households and domestic workers in the Netherlands. It is specifically designed to comply with Dutch employment law, including the Services at Home Regulation (Regeling dienstverlening aan huis) and relevant provisions of the Dutch Civil Code. This document should be used when engaging a domestic worker for regular household duties, whether part-time or full-time. The contract addresses crucial aspects such as working hours, compensation, leave rights, and duties while accounting for the specific nature of domestic work. It's particularly important as domestic work in the Netherlands has special legislative provisions that differ from standard employment relationships, especially for workers employed less than four days per week in a household. The document ensures proper protection for both parties while maintaining compliance with Dutch legal requirements for domestic employment.
