Reporting

If you work in the Netherlands and your work is unsafe, unhealthy or unfair, you can report this. You must always report the problem to your employer first. If that does not work, you can report it to the occupational health and safety service. If the problem continues to exist, report it to the Netherlands Labour Authority . What can you report? You can also file a report with the Netherlands Labour Authority . This agency monitors whether businesses comply with the law. You can report cases of your workplace being unsafe, or of your work causing you to become ill. A report can also be filed in the event of a workplace accident and you can also report instances of exploitation, underpayment, non-compliance with working hours regulations , bullying , or undesirable behaviour. Who can you turn to? If you feel that your work is unsafe or unhealthy, you can talk to your boss about this. If this does not help and you still feel your workplace is unsafe, you can contact the occupational health and safety service or an occupational health adviser. In an emergency, call the emergency number 112.