Consequences of undeclared work employer
Dutch law is clear about undeclared work: it is prohibited. Allowing employees to work undeclared is therefore not without possible consequences for the employer. Your employer does not pay taxes and contributions for you. This falls under tax fraud. If discovered by the Inland Revenue, your employer will still have to pay the taxes and contributions. In addition, your employer will face a hefty fine and sometimes even a criminal record.
How do you prove your employment?
An accident while working undeclared will often not be readily admitted by your employer. For example, your employer may be afraid of the financial consequences or think you are not entitled to compensation anyway. You now know that you are. However, it is important that you can prove that you worked for your employer. You can prove this, for example, by:
- asking witnesses to testify, such as colleagues or customers of your employer;
- show bank statements if your black wages did get paid into your account.
You can also ask for a statement from your employer. This is often difficult only because your employer then declares in black and white that you worked there in the black.
Evidence accident
In addition, try to collect evidence of the accident. We always advise people to take photos of the accident scene, injuries and other damage just after an accident. Sometimes cameras may also be pointed at the accident scene. You can then also use these for your personal injury case. Just like witnesses, which is also an important form of evidence.
