# Netherlands Bans Rent Deductions for Migrant Workers | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-09-11T18:19:52+00:00
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## Resource

Starting July 1, 2028, Dutch employers can no longer deduct up to €144 weekly from foreign workers’ minimum wage for housing — a move targeting hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in meat processing and distribution. The government found many employers were taking the full amount regardless of actual housing value, calling it a “business model” that exploits vulnerable workers. While employers can still offer housing, they must charge separately and fairly. This change, part of a broader anti-exploitation push, also includes banning temp agency staff in meat plants mid-2028 and introducing staffing agency licensing by 2027. A rent protection bill is pending, aiming to ease the burden as workers face tougher housing markets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df9415717586aa6e

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