Updated FHI RAO 2026

As an entrepreneur or HR manager in the technology sector, you want to be sure your employment conditions are correct – both legally and industry-specifically. FHI's Framework Employment Conditions Agreement (RAO) helps you achieve this.

A solid foundation for your employment conditions

The FHI-RAO offers a clear and reliable reference for employment conditions common in the technology industry. You'll find not only a practical interpretation of statutory labor law requirements, but also agreements and regulations common to our sector.

This way you can be sure that:

• complies with current laws and regulations;
• is in line with what is normal and appropriate in the industry;
• have a professional and consistent basis for your HR policy.

What has changed recently?

The RAO has been updated in several important areas. Below you will find a summary of the most important changes:

Updates to existing articles

• Art. 2.5 – Transitional compensation
  The maximum amount of the transition payment has been adjusted to the current legal standard.
• Art. 5.5.2 – Maximum daily wage
  Added: As of January 1, 2026, the maximum daily wage will be €304.25.
• Art. 5.5.4 – Short-term and long-term care leave
  Added: As of January 1, 2026, the minimum hourly wage will be €14.71.
• Art. 8.2 – Business travel expenses
  Added: As of January 1, 2026, the maximum tax-exempt travel expense allowance will be €0.23 per kilometer.

New articles and extensions

• Art. 4.3.3.7 – Home work allowance
  A new article has been added which includes the home work allowance.
• Art. 11.6 – Wage transparency (preparation for January 1, 2027)
  In view of the implementation of the European Wage Transparency Directive as of 1 January 2027, a new paragraph has been added, including further explanation.

The most recent update of the RAO was compiled by the HRM group within FHI, in collaboration with FHI partner Vestius Advocaten. This ensures you have up-to-date knowledge of employment law and practical application in the technology industry.

As an FHI member, you can adopt or adapt texts from the RAO for internal regulations within your company. This means you don't have to start from scratch. You use the RAO as a foundation and tailor it to your organization, culture, and ambitions.

This saves time and provides certainty.

Request the FHI-RAO 2026 for free

Are you a member of FHI? Then you can request the Framework Terms of Employment Agreement free of charge by sending an email to Shirley van Schaarenburg.

Take advantage of this and ensure that your employment conditions are not only legally sound, but also perfectly aligned with the practices of our industry – and with the current events of 2026 and beyond.