Joe is a barista.
He hosts workshops and sells professional coffeemakers...
for private use...
in a bustling business location.
Now, business is going so well that Joe wants to expand.
He is looking for an extra pair of hands to help him.
Joe hesitates: should he hire an employee...
or contract a self-employed professional?
After some research, he decides to go for employment.
He posts a message on LinkedIn to find the perfect candidate.
Soon, he receives an enthusiastic response from Francis.
After a pleasant conversation and some excellent coffee...
Joe decides to hire Francis as his first employee.
Before Joe officially becomes an employer...
he needs to take a few steps.
He notifies the Tax Administration that he is an employer.
He also reports this change in his business...
to the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce.
Joe and Francis need to agree on the employment terms.
Together, they discuss her wages...
holiday entitlement and allowance...
pension and the duration of the contract.
Joe records all these matters in Francis’ employment contract.
He files this contract in his personnel records...
together with a copy of her identity document.
Before Francis starts working for him...
Joe carries out a risk inventory and evaluation.
That way, he is certain she can do her job safely.
It’s Francis’ first day.
Joe is 100% confident that Francis is a keeper.
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