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Advisory body SER wants better employment support for newcomers

Advisory body SER wants better employment support for newcomers

The Social and Economic Council (SER) has advised that newcomers should be integrated into the labor market more quickly to address staffing shortages. The council suggests that establishing better agreements will benefit both the newcomers and sectors currently experiencing labor deficits.

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Shortening unemployment benefits has little effect on employment growth

Shortening unemployment benefits has little effect on employment growth

A study by the Centraal Planbureau commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment concludes that shortening the maximum duration of unemployment benefits has a negligible impact on employment growth. The findings suggest that such policy changes do not effectively stimulate the labor market as intended.

CPB: Shortening unemployment benefit duration creates 8,000 extra jobs, effect is limited

CPB: Shortening unemployment benefit duration creates 8,000 extra jobs, effect is limited

The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) reports that shortening the duration of unemployment benefits will lead to approximately 8,000 additional jobs. The agency characterizes this overall impact on national employment as limited.

SER wants better guidance for Ukrainians into jobs matching their qualifications: 'We are missing opportunities'

SER wants better guidance for Ukrainians into jobs matching their qualifications: 'We are missing opportunities'

The Social and Economic Council (SER) of the Netherlands is calling for better guidance to help Ukrainian refugees secure employment that matches their professional qualifications. Currently, while nearly 62 percent of the 134,000 Ukrainians in the country are employed, many are working in roles below their skill levels.

Labor Inspectorate arrests two ex-convicts for benefit fraud

Labor Inspectorate arrests two ex-convicts for benefit fraud

The Dutch Labour Inspectorate arrested two men in early September on charges of forgery, money laundering, and participation in a criminal organization. The suspects, both recently released from prison, were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in benefit fraud.

Selling dates from Israeli settlements is now a criminal offense

Selling dates from Israeli settlements is now a criminal offense

As of Tuesday, the Netherlands has implemented a new measure that criminalizes the sale and purchase of goods originating from Israeli settlements. This action surpasses a standard import ban and aligns with similar trade restrictions recently introduced by other nations.