Income from work and benefits in Westland

Do you work alongside benefits in Westland? Then the 'income build-up scheme' from the Participation Act applies. In Westland, you may retain 100% of your benefit for income up to the benefit level. Above that, the excess is deducted: fully up to 150% of the norm, thereafter 50%. For part-time workers in the horticulture or greenhouse horticulture sector, characteristic of Westland, there is a build-up period of 6 months during which additional income counts less heavily. Example: With €1,200 gross income (single person in Westland), you retain €1,140.71 benefit minus €59.29 (the excess), so €1,081.42 total. Self-employed persons (ZZP'ers) in Westland greenhouses report quarterly profit; average income is taken into account. Partner income is halved in the calculation. The Participation Act encourages work: the municipality of Westland offers specific pathways via Werkplein Westland, with retention of benefit and focus on local employers such as greenhouse companies and agricultural firms. Reporting is mandatory via Werk.nl or Werkplein. Failure to report? Recovery plus 100% penalty. In 2023, 18% of benefit recipients in Westland stopped receiving benefits due to work income, partly due to seasonal work in horticulture. Combine with allowances for maximum benefit; calculate via the Nibud tool or the Westland participation portal.