Understand if your work and housing situation looks safe, clear and trustworthy.
Calm, plain-language explainers of the Dutch worker-protection systems migrant workers most often meet — PKS, SNF, ABU, NBBU, SNA/NEN 4400, PayOK and Fair Produce.
General guidance, not legal advice.
Certifications & systems
PKS
Prijs-kwaliteitssysteem (Price-Quality System)
A system that links what migrant workers pay for housing to the quality of that housing.
SNF
Stichting Normering Flexwonen
A housing standard for accommodation used by international workers — covering space, safety and management.
ABU
Algemene Bond Uitzendondernemingen
The largest Dutch industry association for temporary employment agencies, with its own code of conduct.
NBBU
Nederlandse Bond van Bemiddelings- en Uitzendondernemingen
A Dutch industry association for temporary employment agencies, with its own CAO and code of conduct.
SNA / NEN 4400
Stichting Normering Arbeid — NEN 4400
A certification that checks if a Dutch staffing company correctly handles taxes, social premiums and identity checks.
PayOK
PayOK
A keurmerk focused on correct salary payment according to Dutch CAO rules.
Fair Produce
Fair Produce Nederland
A keurmerk for fair working and living conditions in specific food/horticulture sectors (notably mushrooms).
Beta trust checkers
Two private checkers we're preparing with the community. Be the first to use them when they launch.
Agency & Housing Trust Check
Enter your agency, housing provider, city and the certificate they mention. We explain what to verify and which official register to look at.
Currently being prepared with the community. Your employer cannot see this.
Topic: agency housing trust · Private · Unsubscribe anytime
Housing Cost Check (PKS prep)
Prepare clear information about rent deducted from your salary, room sharing, service costs and your written agreement.
Currently being prepared with the community. Your employer cannot see this.
Topic: housing cost check · Private · Unsubscribe anytime
In the meantime, our free Salary Checker and Payslip Explainer already help you spot wage and deduction issues today.
Official sources
- ABU — Algemene Bond Uitzendondernemingenassociation
- NBBU — Nederlandse Bond van Bemiddelings- en Uitzendondernemingenassociation
- SNA — Stichting Normering Arbeid (register)register
- SNF — Stichting Normering Flexwonen (register)register
- PayOK — wage correctness keurmerkkeurmerk
- Fair Produce Nederlandkeurmerk
- Rijksoverheid — arbeidsmigrantengovernment
- Ondernemersplein — international workersgovernment
Frequently asked
Does Settli certify employers or housing providers?+
No. Settli explains what these Dutch systems mean and links you to the official registers. We never certify any company.
Can my employer see what I check here?+
No. Your activity is private. We never contact your employer, recruiter or housing provider.
Is this legal advice?+
No. This is general guidance to help you understand Dutch systems and decide what safe next step to take.
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