FAQ - Students

When is my salary paid?

If you work via Recruit a Student, your salary is paid weekly. Payments are processed on Wednesday afternoon, so you’ll usually receive your salary in your account on Thursday or Friday.

Tip: Always check your payslip to see the exact amount that has been paid.

How much tax do I have to pay?

The difference between your gross and net salary consists of taxes and social security contributions that are automatically deducted.

• Gross salary: the amount before tax and deductions.

• Net salary: the amount you receive in your bank account after deductions.

Your contact person at Recruit a Student will tell you your gross hourly wage before you start working.
The exact amount of tax you pay depends on how many hours you work and whether you apply the payroll tax credit ('loonheffingskorting' in Dutch).
If your working hours vary, the amount of tax withheld may differ each week.

For detailed information, visit the official Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) website.

What is payroll tax credit ('loonheffingskorting' in Dutch)?

Payroll tax credit means that you pay less tax on your income.
You can only apply this credit with one employer at a time.

When you register with Recruit a Student, you can indicate whether you want to apply the tax credit.
Do you want to change this later? Simply inform the branch where you are registered.

How do I ready my payslip?

You might be wondering: "What do all the elements on my payslip mean?"

Your payslip shows exactly:

• How many hours you have worked.

• Your gross and net earnings.

• How much tax and holiday allowance has been withheld. 

You can find a detailed explanation of the payslip on our website.

Do you still have questions about your payslip?
Please contact the branch you work for. We are happy to help!

How and when do I receive my annual statement?

Each year, you’ll receive your annual income statement ('jaaropgave' in Dutch) no later than the last week of January.
It will be sent to you by email.

Your annual statement shows:

• Your total earnings for the previous year.

• The total amount of tax paid.

You’ll need these details if you want to request a tax refund from the Dutch Tax Authority.

What should I do if I am sick?

If you are sick on a day you were scheduled to work, always report this before your shift starts to:

1. Recruit a Student: your legal employer.

   • Call and email your sick report: SMS or WhatsApp messages are not valid.

   • Outside office hours, call the emergency number listed on your branch voicemail or the general number 088 522 00 00.

2. Your client company: the company where you were scheduled to work. 

   • Their contact details can be found in your online schedule.

If you are unable to report your illness yourself, someone else may do it on your behalf.

Before you start working via Recruit a Student, please read the absence protocol carefully.

How do I submit my worked hours?

Every week, you must submit your worked hours before Monday at 12:00 noon.
How you do this depends on:

• The client company you work for.

• The arrangements made with your Recruit a Student branch. 

How much do I earn per hour?

Before you start working for a client, a gross hourly rate is agreed upon. This rate is based on the collective labour agreement (CAO) of the hiring company.
Your hourly wage can be found in your online work schedule.

Want to know more about how to use your online schedule?
Check out these instruction videos.

How and when do I receive my payslip?

Depending on the client's payment cycle, you will receive your payslip either weekly or every four weeks. You will receive this no later than the Friday following the week you worked. The payslip will be sent by e-mail.

Payments are processed at the same time, so you can assume that your salary has been paid when you receive your payslip. 

What are holiday reservations?

A holiday reservation is a percentage of your salary that is set aside for:

• Holiday allowance (8% of your gross wage).

• Paid holidays.

• Short-term absence.

Holiday allowance is reserved on top of every worked hour (excluding overtime) and is paid in the first week of June.

If you work part-time or not the entire year, you build up holidays in proportion to the hours you work.
Recruit a Student sets aside a fixed percentage of your hourly wage for this, shown on your payslip.

How and when are holiday reservations paid out?

Recruit a Student reserves a fixed percentage of your hourly wage for holiday days, holiday allowance, and short absence.
You can request payment of your holiday days at any time.

If you haven’t worked for six consecutive weeks, all your remaining reservations (holiday days, holiday allowance, short-term absence) are automatically paid out.
Holiday allowance is automatically paid in the first week of June.

Are you ready to get started?

Register for free today at one of our branches and enjoy a simple registration process, access to exclusive job opportunities, and weekly payments.

Do you have more questions or do you want to speak to someone?
Contact us or find a branch near you.