Illegal employment means allowing a foreign worker to work without a valid residence document and work permit.
Fine for holding no work permit
Employers who allow a foreign worker to work for them without a required work permit or combined work and residence permit (single permit) risk a fine. More information on fines can be found on our web page Penalty amounts for violations of the Foreign Nationals Employment Act (Dutch).
Reporting illegal employment
Any (suspected) illegal employment can be reported to the Netherlands Labour Authority via our online report form.