NetherlandsWerk en inkomen 31 · Work and income
What is holiday pay (vakantiegeld)?
In the exam (Dutch)
Wat is vakantiegeld?
- aMoney you pay to your employer when you go on holiday.Geld dat je aan je werkgever betaalt als je op vakantie gaat.
- bMoney from the municipality for a trip.Geld van de gemeente voor een reis.
- cExtra money from your employer: at least 8 percent of your gross wages.Extra geld van je werkgever: minstens 8 procent van je brutoloon.Correct answer
Why?
Employees get holiday pay of at least 8% of their gross wages. You usually get it once a year, often in May or June.
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