Transitievergoeding bij Ontslag in Westland: Berekening, Voorwaarden en Rechten 2025
The transition payment provides dismissed employees in Westland with statutory compensation. Based on Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code, this scheme assists with the financial transition to new employment. Discover your rights, the precise calculation, and conditions specific to the Westland region, under the jurisdiction of the District Court of The Hague.
What does the transition payment entail for Westland?
In Westland, the transition payment is mandatory in cases of dismissal by the employer or mutual termination with employer initiative. Since the Work and Security Act (WWZ) of 1 July 2015, it supports employees locally with job changes, retraining, or training. The payment depends on years of service and salary and may exist alongside other schemes.
Statutory basis: Article 7:673 DCC in Westland
Article 7:673 DCC obliges employers in Westland to pay upon:
- Dismissal on the employer's initiative
- Settlement agreement with clear employer initiative
- Calculation based on length of service and salary
- Exceptions for specific cases
For contracts up to 10 years, a different formula applies than for longer periods, for a fair build-up.
Conditions for transition payment in Westland
When is there entitlement to a transition payment?
In Westland, entitlement applies in cases of:
- Minimum 2 years of employment (24 months)
- Employer's initiative in dismissal
- Settlement agreement initiated by the employer
- Non-extension of fixed-term contract under conditions
Exceptions without payment
- Probationary period dismissal
- Seriously culpable conduct of the employee
- Employee's own initiative
- Pension age (AOW)
- Death
- Employer's bankruptcy (sometimes)
- Less than 24 months
Consult the Juridisch Loket Westland for personal advice.
Calculation of transition payment: formula for Westland
Standard formula
First 10 years: 1/6 × gross monthly salary × months
From 11th year: 1/4 × gross monthly salary × months (from month 121)
Included salary components
- Fixed allowances
- Holiday pay
- Regular bonuses/allowances
- 13th month
- Average commission
Maximum in 2025
€94,000 gross, or annual salary if higher.
Calculation examples in Westland
Example 1: 5 years of service
Monthly salary €3,000, 60 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 60 = €30,000 gross.
Example 2: 15 years of service
Monthly salary €3,000, first 120 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 120 = €60,000
Following 60 months: 1/4 × €3,000 × 60 = €45,000
Total: €105,000 (max. €94,000).
For Westland-specific advice: District Court of The Hague or Juridisch Loket Westland.