Coughs, splutters, headaches, injuries, burnout, and chronic illnesses: all things that might force you to take sick leave in the Netherlands.
But before you call in sick to your Dutch workplace, you're probably not quite ready to give up a day's wages just yet.
No stress! Unlike other countries (cough, the US, cough!) the Netherlands understands that part of being human is falling ill so your time off sick is generally paid.
Sick leave (ziekteverlof) in the Netherlands is surprisingly simple: if you are sick, you are paid a minimum of 70% of your wage.
If 70% of your wage would put you below minimum wage, you'll receive minimum wage instead.
However, it is common for Dutch workplaces to pay more than 70% (woo!). In fact, most of them will pay up to 100% for the first year of being sick.
The amount you will receive will be detailed in your employment contract or collective bargaining agreement.
