Payroll continuation during illness: Are you well prepared?

As an employer in the cleaning industry, you know how significant the impact of absenteeism due to illness can be. Employers are obligated to continue paying 100% of employees' wages for two years in the event of incapacity for work. This makes absenteeism due to illness one of the biggest financial risks for cleaning companies.

Robin van der Starre

Cleaning Netherlands Insurance

Date 29-08-2025

Why this is important to you

The financial risk in long-term absenteeism is significant.
Without appropriate insurance, as an employer, you will be fully responsible for payroll costs.
The right sick leave insurance can save tens of thousands of dollars.

Since this year: easy comparison

The Schoonmakend Nederland Insurance Service has been using a smart comparison tool since this year. This allows us to compare quotes from multiple insurers (up to 6) side by side in one go.

This gives you instant insight into:

The right coverage for your situation.
The most competitive premium.
A concrete customized proposal.

All we need are your employee file and absenteeism figures for the past 3 years (to be obtained from your health and safety service).

Result: savings and better coverage

This tool has already resulted in substantial savings and better terms for cleaning companies. Companies that are not yet customers of the Schoonmakend Nederland Insurance Service can also use this service.

"The continued payment of wages obligation is a considerable cost for many entrepreneurs. With the comparison tool, we quickly make it clear whether a better or more advantageous solution is possible. I would like to invite you to go through your current situation together."

Looking at your situation together

Want to know how much you can save and whether your coverage is still in line with the obligations?

Contact me and schedule a no-obligation consultation.

Robin van der Starre
Accountmanager Schoonmakend Nederland Verzekeringsdienst
06 - 27 52 69 25 | 010 - 288 45 67

Learn more about insurance solutions for the cleaning industry at: schoonmakendnederlandverzekeringen.nl

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