Updates for Temporary Workers
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And updates for temporary workers
May 21, 2026 (2:32 p.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
Pentecost falls on Sunday and Monday. These are official holidays. As a result, many organizations will be closed. UBN Employment Agency will also be closed on those days.
We usually enter the hours on Monday. You’ll then receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’ll be closed next Monday, we’ll enter the hours on Tuesday. You’ll therefore receive your paycheck on Wednesday.
- Friday, May 29: Available by phone only
All UBN branches will be closed on Friday, May 29. We will, however, be available by phone on a limited basis that day.
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch.
May 6, 2026 (11:44 a.m.)
- Do you pay more tax on your overtime?
Many temporary workers think you pay more tax on your overtime. That's not true. Your overtime falls into the same tax bracket as your regular salary.
So why does it seem like you end up with less money after working overtime? That’s because of the tax credits you receive on your regular salary—such as the general tax credit and the earned income tax credit. Because of these credits, you pay less tax on your regular salary. You usually don’t receive this additional credit—or receive a smaller amount—on your overtime pay. As a result, it seems as though more tax is being deducted. In reality, your overtime pay is taxed at the standard rate, while you actually receive a tax credit on your regular salary.
You may have overpaid payroll taxes. In that case, you can claim a refund from the Tax Authority after the fact through your tax return. How much you get back depends on your personal situation. Sometimes you may actually have to pay a little extra. That’s why it’s a good idea to file a tax return every year.
Do you have questions about your salary or pay stub? If so, please contact your representative at your UBN branch.
April 28, 2026 (9:34 a.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
On Monday, April 27, we celebrate King’s Day in the Netherlands. It’s an official holiday when most organizations are closed. UBN Employment Agency was also closed on that day. Normally, we enter your hours every Monday, and you receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’re closed next Monday, we’re entering your hours today (Tuesday, April 28), and you’ll receive your paycheck on Wednesday, April 29.
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch.
April 1, 2026 (11:26 a.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
This coming Sunday and Monday are Easter. It’s an official holiday, so most organizations will be closed. UBN Employment Agency will also be closed on those days. Normally, we enter your hours every Monday, and you receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’re closed this coming Monday, we’ll enter your hours on Tuesday, and you’ll receive your paycheck on Wednesday.
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch. Happy Easter!
December 18, 2025 (10:43 a.m.)
- New UBN App
UBN has a new app! With this app, you can easily handle many tasks on your own. For example, you can view your leave balance and pay stubs, check and update your personal information, and more. UBN can also easily send you messages, such as those regarding your work or pay. (So be sure to grant the app permission to send you notifications!)
We’ll also be rolling out new features soon, but we’d like to share more details about those later. (These include a clearer overview and additional options for managing things on your own.)
Download and install the app on your phone right now: Android | iPhone
- Reminder: New Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective January 1, 2026
The new collective bargaining agreement for temporary workers will take effect on January 1, 2026. This agreement introduces several improvements, including:
- Equal pay. This means that your wages and bonuses will be more in line with those of employees who work directly for the company.
- Improved pension plan. We’re focusing more on your pension so you’ll be better prepared for the future.
We understand that these are significant changes. Be sure to watch this video for more information.
Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us.
We wish you every success, good health, and job satisfaction in 2026!
September 25, 2025 (5:13 p.m.)
- New Collective Bargaining Agreement: Vacation Hours Exceeding the Legal Minimum and Accrued Short-Term Absences
Starting January 1, 2026, a new collective bargaining agreement for temporary workers will take effect. As a result, some terms and conditions of employment will change. One of the consequences of this is that (above-statutory) vacation hours and accrued short-term absences will be handled differently.
So what does this mean for you?
All accrued vacation hours in excess of the statutory minimum and accrued short-absence hours will be paid out to you at the end of 2025. Would you prefer to take these hours as time off? That’s possible, but only in consultation with UBN and the company where you work.
Equal Pay
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, you will receive the same terms and conditions of employment as employees who are permanently employed by the company where you work. This means that, starting in 2026, your vacation hours in excess of the statutory minimum and other terms and conditions will be governed by the rules of the company where you work (for example, their own collective bargaining agreement or employment terms and conditions policy).
You will receive more information about this in December.
Do you have any questions or would you like to take time off? If so, please contact your regular contact person at UBN.
July 10, 2025 (9:31 a.m.)
- New Collective Bargaining Agreement for Temporary Workers
On January 1, 2026, a new collective bargaining agreement for temporary workers will take effect. The new agreement provides for better terms regarding work, income, and retirement. It also offers you greater clarity and certainty about your work situation.
Compensation is a key change: if you work for a company through UBN (or another staffing agency), your compensation must be equal to that of people doing the same or similar work at that company. The specifics may vary slightly, but the total amount is the same.
The pension plan is also changing. Starting January 1, 2026, you will begin accruing more pension benefits.
Would you like to learn more about the changes effective January 1, 2026? You can read more about them in this article.
April 24, 2025 (12:34 p.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
On Monday, May 5, we celebrate Liberation Day in the Netherlands. On this national holiday, we commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation in 1945 and reflect on the great value of freedom, democracy, and human rights. Under many collective bargaining agreements, employees are granted this day off.
UBN Employment Agency will also be closed on that day. Normally, we enter your hours every Monday, and you receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’re closed next Monday, we’ll enter your hours on Tuesday, and you’ll receive your paycheck on Wednesday (May 7).
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch.
April 16, 2025 (1:56 p.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
This coming Sunday and Monday are Easter. It’s an official holiday, so most organizations will be closed. UBN Employment Agency will also be closed on those days. Normally, we enter your hours every Monday, and you receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’re closed this coming Monday, we’ll enter your hours on Tuesday, and you’ll receive your paycheck on Wednesday.
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch. Happy Easter!
March 24, 2025 (10:14 a.m.)
- Help a friend find a job!
Do you work at UBN and have friends or family members who’d also like to work through UBN? Be sure to refer them to UBN and make sure they mention your name as a referral. If your friend, roommate, or family member starts working through UBN and the person you referred works more than 100 hours, we’ll reward you with a €100 gift card! It’s easy money!
Do you have any questions? Check this page or contact your UBN representative.
February 28, 2025 (11:16 a.m.)
- Sick Leave Policy Updated
If you’re sick and can’t work, that’s obviously very frustrating. If you’re sick, you should always call UBN yourself. (Always do this before 9:00 a.m. or—if you work shifts—before 4:00 p.m.) While you’re sick, Acture will stay in touch with you via text messages and scheduled calls. Always respond to these, otherwise they may cancel your sick leave. You can read exactly what you need to do and what your rights and obligations are in the updated sick leave policy.
Is everything clear, or do you still have questions? If so, please get in touch with your UBN contact person.
Download: UBN Sickness Absence Regulations (NL) | UBN Sickness Absence Regulations(EN)
December 20, 2024 (2:06 p.m.)
- Payday on Tuesday
It’s almost Christmas. On December 25 and 26, not only will UBN be closed, but the banks will be closed as well. Are you used to getting your paycheck on Wednesdays? If so, you’ll receive it on Tuesday instead. (So, one day earlier.) That’s a nice bonus so close to the holidays!
Do you have any questions? If so, feel free to contact your UBN representative at any time.
All the employees at UBN Employment Agency wish you and your loved ones happy holidays and a prosperous 2025!
November 1, 2024 (10:56 a.m.)
- Webinar: Help with Financial Matters
Are rising grocery prices getting to you? Do you ever worry about whether you’ll be able to pay your bills? It’s not unusual to worry about your finances, but it can be stressful. It’s helpful to gain some insight into this so you can reduce or even eliminate your stress!
On Thursday, November 7 , at 7:00 p.m. , we’re hosting an interesting webinar in collaboration with Doorzaam. After the webinar , you’ll learn, for example , what a budget coach can do for you and what options are available to help you gain more insight into your budget.
Register for the webinar
(Registration is closed)
September 20, 2024 (3:14 p.m.)
- New Confirmation of Broadcast
When you started, you signed an employment contract and a “confirmation of assignment.” This confirmation lists, among other things, your Function your salary. It should also specify any other agreements Function to your Function . Unfortunately, this wasn’t always done correctly. We apologize for that. Just to be clear: the salary you received was always paid correctly. We simply should have included a bit more information about the terms of employment on the confirmation.
We’ve sent you a new and slightly more detailed “broadcast confirmation” via email. It now includes all the agreements we’ve made. Would you please be so kind as to digitally sign this new “broadcast confirmation”? That way, we can be sure you’re fully informed and have received all the necessary information. We hope you’ll continue to enjoy working for UBN for a long time to come—or look back fondly on your time here at UBN.
If you have any questions about this message, please contact your UBN representative.
May 16, 2024 (9:00 a.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
This coming Sunday and Monday are Pentecost. It’s an official holiday, so most organizations will be closed. UBN Employment Agency will also be closed on these days. Normally, we enter your hours every Monday, and you receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’ll be closed this coming Monday, we’ll enter your hours on Tuesday, and you’ll receive your paycheck on Wednesday.
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch.
March 28, 2024 (9:00 a.m.)
- Paycheck One Day Later
This coming Sunday and Monday are Easter. It’s an official holiday, so most organizations will be closed. UBN Employment Agency will also be closed on those days. Normally, we enter your hours every Monday, and you receive your paycheck on Tuesday. Since we’re closed this coming Monday, we’ll enter your hours on Tuesday, and you’ll receive your paycheck on Wednesday.
Do you have any questions? If so, please contact your UBN branch. Happy Easter!
January 5, 2024 (9:00 a.m.)
- Change to the Pension Plan
We’d like to inform you about a change to your pension plan. You are currently accruing pension benefits under StiPP’s basic plan. Effective January 1, 2024, you will transition to the Plus plan. What does this mean for you? You are currently accruing 7.4% in pension benefits based on your pensionable salary. This is the percentage associated with StiPP’s basic plan. Under the Plus Plan, you will accrue 12% toward your pension. This means you will be accruing more pension. We will pay two-thirds of this amount, and you will pay the remainder yourself.
Do you have any questions about your pension and/or this change? Please contact your branch.
Do you have questions about your salary, retirement, or anything else related to your work at UBN? We're happy to help!
Check the answers in the frequently asked questions section, or contact your UBN representative.
See also...
Do you pay more tax on your overtime?
Many people think you pay more tax on your overtime. That’s not true. Your overtime falls into the same tax bracket as your regular salary. So why does it seem like you end up with less money after working overtime? In this article, we’d like to tell you more about it.
Read more
Accumulating Pension Benefits as a Temporary Worker: How Does It Work?
A frequently asked question is whether you also accrue pension benefits as a temporary worker. The answer is simple: yes. You start accruing pension benefits from your first day of work as a temporary worker. You must be at least 18 years old. The collective bargaining agreement for temporary workers explains exactly how this works. In this article, we’ll explain a few things to you.
Read more