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The author wrote that they were present at a climate march in Brussels that day. According to the author, the march was dedicated to the High Fens, the 3,000 people who died this summer from the heat, workers who had to continue working in nurseries, factories, and nursing homes without any cooling, and nature. https://t.co/x49ElTGpru #klimaatmars #klimaatverandering #natuur #BE (translated)

Around a hundred members of the free union Synova mobilized on Friday at the headquarters of AKT in Namur to protest against the inequality between the efforts of employees and the benefits for employers, while demanding better guidance of government support for sustainable employment. #Synova #AKT #EmploiDurable (translated)

In Berlin, thousands of workers in the renewable energy sector protested against the reforms of the Minister of Economy, Katherina Reiche, aimed at reducing subsidies for green energy, which is a sign of the change in Germany's energy policy. #EnergiesRenouvelables #ManifestationBerlin #RéformesÉnergétiques (translated)

The pension expectations for young employees at ABP can vary widely, with estimates being four times their current salary at best and half at worst, now that most pension funds have switched to a new system in which participants build their own pension pot and have to consider fluctuations in investment results. #pensioen #pensioenstelsel #financieelbeheer (translated)

The article examines how AI note-takers not only serve as a productivity tool but also as a means of data collection for AI models, with the privacy of employees and the legal implications of using internal communication becoming increasingly relevant. #AI #privacy #werknemer (translated)

Geert Noels stated that a study by Vooruit estimated the annual cost of corporate taxation at 4.2 to 4.7 billion euros, but according to him, due to significant errors, it actually amounted to about 1 billion euros. He argued that this cost could not be offset by higher taxes, which he believed would cause more harm than benefit; he advocated for better oversight of bogus self-employment. Noels identified the main mistake as the comparison between directors via a management company and employees. According to him, directors were legally self-employed and paid contributions up to a ceiling. This comparison would overestimate the estimate by more than 1 billion euros. Moreover, employer contributions were calculated based on the total labor cost instead of the gross salary, resulting in a calculation of 33 percent instead of 25 percent. Noels also disputed that there were four independent estimates: according to him, they used the same rates and distribution keys. He pointed out that estimate C assumed 24 billion euros in shifted profits, compared to about 15 billion euros in total profits in estimate A. Furthermore, factors such as the tax shift, energy crisis, inflation, the reform of corporate tax in 2017, and Pillar 2 were not included as explanations for the macro figures. Also, liquidation reserves of ordinary SMEs would have been counted as leaks. According to Noels, the study also did not take behavior effects into account, such as substitution, cessation, moving abroad, losses, or bankruptcies, and only included companies with profits. He therefore labeled the note as an unreliable basis for policy and believed that bogus self-employment should be addressed directly. Finally, he urged academics, journalists, and politicians to respect the facts when it came to entrepreneurs and risk-takers. #Vennootschapsbelasting #Economie #Belastingen (translated)

A former ABN Amro employee, who was sick for two years and unjustly submitted more than 500 expense claims for working from home, was dismissed on the spot but still received a transition payment of nearly 16,000 euros from the judge despite the lawful dismissal. #Ontslag #Thuiswerkvergoeding #PsychischeGezondheid (translated)

Maarten van den Berg wrote that employers should offer all company cars fully electric starting January 1, 2027, otherwise they would face a hefty fine. He stated that there was insufficient capacity on the electricity grid and asked who would initiate a lawsuit against the government. #elektrischrijden #werknemersrechten #milieu (translated)

Geert Noels regretted that De Tijd had again reported unilaterally on management companies during a crucial moment in the budget discussions. According to him, a management company was not a legal form, the number of them was unclear, and estimates were often exaggerated. He also wrote that people working through a company had less protection and accrued rights, such as no unemployment benefits or dismissal protection and a lower pension. Noels asserted that measures had already been taken to make this working method less attractive, including a higher minimum wage and an increase to 18% for VVPRbis and the liquidation reserve. According to him, some professions and responsibilities often made a company necessary. He further wrote that the tax burden was among the three highest in the EU, as were government expenditures, which he claimed amounted to 54% of GDP. The mentioned rate of 35% for management companies, according to Noels, applied as a marginal burden on profits above the minimum wage; with that wage included, the average burden according to him was rather around 37–39%. For employees, he stated that a tax burden of more than 50% applied for most only as a marginal rate. https://t.co/zDUhGzIC0w #BegripBegroting #Managementvennootschappen #Belastingen (translated)

It's not about a 'rich' country or wealthy citizens. It's about young people who save or invest in the hope that they can one day have a chance at their own home. Keep in mind that the median has 15,000 euros in investments and investors with an asset of 10,000 euros already have to start paying taxes, whereas that was previously 57,000. These are the ordinary Dutch citizens. The investors, the entrepreneurs, the employees. People who work hard, take risks, and create jobs. These are people who are considering leaving because they do not see the Dutch government as a reliable partner. You should be ashamed of that. Now try to keep the welfare state standing. The Laffer Curve in full effect. #woningmarkt #financiën #overheid (translated)

“Onnodig”, noemt minister Berendsen het intrekken van de diplomatieke status van Nederlandse diplomaten door Israël. Onnodig? Echt? Nederland voert zelf sancties in tegen producten uit Israëlische nederzettingen in Judea en Samaria en de Golan, als politieke druk op Israël. Een maatregel die óók economische gevolgen kan hebben voor Palestijnse bedrijven en werknemers die met deze productie verbonden zijn. En dan verbaasd zijn wanneer Israël zegt: prima, dan volgen er ook diplomatieke consequenties? En laten we de dubbele standaard vooral niet vergeten! De acht Nederlandse diplomaten die vanuit de Nederlandse vertegenwoordiging in Ramallah werken, konden ondertussen op Israëlisch grondgebied wonen dankzij hun door Israël verleende diplomatieke status, mét de daaraan verbonden privileges en fiscale faciliteiten. Die waren finacieel interessant! Als je ervoor kiest om de Palestijnse belangen vanuit Ramallah te behartigen, waarom dan niet gewoon in Ramallah wonen? Waarom wél gebruikmaken van de faciliteiten die Israël biedt en vervolgens verontwaardigd zijn wanneer Israël die status intrekt? Wat Berendsen er níét bij vertelt‼️ Het gaat om acht Nederlandse uitgezonden medewerkers. De andere tien zijn lokale medewerkers en hebben een andere status. Voor die acht ontstaat nu een concreet probleem. Hun Israëlische diplomatieke status vervalt en die kun je niet simpelweg “meenemen” naar Ramallah. Natuurlijk kan Nederland zijn vertegenwoordiging in Ramallah voortzetten. Maar een nieuwe status voor deze acht is niet automatisch geregeld door even een nieuwe Israëlische accreditatie te vervangen door een Palestijnse. Waarom niet? Omdat de Palestijnse Autoriteit geen staat is en Nederland Palestina niet als staat erkent. De Nederlandse vertegenwoordiging in Ramallah is een Representative Office, geen ambassade van Nederland bij een door Nederland erkende Palestijnse staat. De Palestijnse Autoriteit kan uiteraard afspraken maken over de aanwezigheid van buitenlandse vertegenwoordigers, maar dat is een andere juridische constructie dan de diplomatieke status die deze acht tot nu toe via Israël hadden. Welke verblijfs- en rechtspositie deze acht daar vervolgens krijgen, moet dus worden geregeld. Dat is het probleem dat Berendsen in zijn reactie gemakshalve helemaal niet benoemt‼️ Nederland heeft dit risico zelf mede gecreëerd door Israël onder druk te zetten. Dat Israël daarop zou reageren was, natuurlijk na Engeland, geen ondenkbaar scenario. Nederland neemt een eenzijdige maatregel en verwacht blijkbaar dat Israël die zonder tegenreactie accepteert. Ja doei!!! Zo werkt internationale politiek niet. Dus, meneer Berendsen……. Luister even goed! Wie eenzijdig druk zet, moet niet verbaasd zijn als de andere partij terugduwt. Israël is geen land waar Nederland naar believen sancties tegen kan opleggen en vervolgens kan verwachten dat alles gewoon gezellig blijft. En eerlijk gezegd? Israël redt zich wel. Wij halen onze neus op, incasseren waar nodig de korte termijn en bouwen ondertussen verder. Uiteindelijk komen we hier sterker uit. https://t.co/B49n0u30Bo #Israël #DiplomatiekeRelaties #Nederland

„Die rekenhulp neemt álle kosten voor de auto mee, dus ook die voor de verzekering, het onderhoud en de afschrijving. Het maakt daarom veel uit of je de auto toch al hebt of voor je werk aanschaft”Volgens hoogleraar Marike Knoef staan werknemers voor een ingrijpende keuze en hebben ze grofweg drie opties. #brandstofprijzen #parttimewerk #kilometervergoeding