What about a settlement agreement and unemployment with the UWV?

Settlement agreement and the UWV

If you and your employer come to a compromise on your proposed dismissal, your dismissal does not have to go through a UWV procedure. But this is only an issue in cases of mutual agreement. There is a but; all the points included in the determination document must be correct and correctly drafted so that you do not lose any rights to UWV benefits. The UWV assesses whether the settlement agreement has been drafted correctly and all conditions have been met. Only then will you be eligible for WW benefits, paid by the UWV.

If there are mistakes in the settlement agreement, there could be a gap between your income and your benefits.

Avoid this and have an employment lawyer review the settlement agreement. We do that for free.

Settlement agreement and unemployment benefit

If you resign yourself, you are not entitled to unemployment benefits. Are you dismissed by your employer or do you come to an settlement agreement? If you meet the UWV's conditions, a settlement agreement entitles you to WW benefit. Apply for WW benefit starting on the day of termination of the employment contract. This way, you will not miss out on any money.

Have your VSO check and get an answer within 30 minutes.

When are you not entitled to unemployment benefits?

  • you are guilty of your dismissal
  • you are summarily dismissed

The settlement agreement must include a neutral reason for dismissal

What falls under neutral reasons for dismissal?

  • difference of opinion between employer and employee
  • lapse of function
  • economic reasons
  • reorganisation

The settlement agreement must state that the dismissal was initiated by the employer

The notice period of your employment contract must be correctly adhered to, otherwise there will be a gap between your last salary and the first payment of unemployment benefit.

Have you received a settlement agreement and want to have it checked that everything is correct? Please contact us via WhatsApp, call 085 080 5482 or send a email; our employment lawyer will be happy to talk to you. And provide the answers to all your questions.

What about a settlement agreement and unemployment with the UWV?

Settlement agreement and the UWV

If you and your employer come to a compromise on your proposed dismissal, your dismissal does not have to go through a UWV procedure. But this is only an issue in cases of mutual agreement. There is a but; all the points included in the determination document must be correct and correctly drafted so that you do not lose any rights to UWV benefits. The UWV assesses whether the settlement agreement has been drafted correctly and all conditions have been met. Only then will you be eligible for WW benefits, paid by the UWV.

If there are mistakes in the settlement agreement, there could be a gap between your income and your benefits.

Avoid this and have an employment lawyer review the settlement agreement. We do that for free.

Settlement agreement and unemployment benefit

If you resign yourself, you are not entitled to unemployment benefits. Are you dismissed by your employer or do you come to an settlement agreement? If you meet the UWV's conditions, a settlement agreement entitles you to WW benefit. Apply for WW benefit starting on the day of termination of the employment contract. This way, you will not miss out on any money.

When are you not entitled to unemployment benefits?

  • you are guilty of your dismissal
  • you are summarily dismissed

The settlement agreement must include a neutral reason for dismissal

What falls under neutral reasons for dismissal?

  • difference of opinion between employer and employee
  • lapse of function
  • economic reasons
  • reorganisation

The settlement agreement must state that the dismissal was initiated by the employer

The notice period of your employment contract must be correctly adhered to, otherwise there will be a gap between your last salary and the first payment of unemployment benefit.

Have you received a settlement agreement and want to have it checked that everything is correct? Please contact us via WhatsApp, call 085 080 5482 or send a email; our employment lawyer will be happy to talk to you. And provide the answers to all your questions.