A recent gathering in Haarlem brought together refugees and migrants to discuss the complexities of self-employment laws in the Netherlands. Many attendees, including Mahad Ahmed, voiced concerns about the lack of awareness regarding their rights and obligations as self-employed individuals. The upcoming enforcement of new regulations aims to protect ‘forced’ freelancers from exploitation, a situation expressed by participants like Omar Osman, who faced significant financial challenges. The event highlighted a critical need for education on the changing landscape of self-employment.