In a bid to better control the exact amount of hours employees really work, the Department of Work Inspections and Social Security has amended its system once more. Up until now, it was only obligatory to keep records for employees on part-time contracts but their 2016 Plan now includes full-time contracts also. So, what is behind these changes? What obligations do employers now have? What consequences are there if strict records are not kept?


Before making the enormous decision to uproot your current life and making the move towards a better life abroad, there are so many considerations to bear in mind. Will I be able to adapt to a new culture and way of thinking? Where will I live? How will I support myself? Can I afford to move back if it doesn’t work out for me? What if I become seriously ill?