Participation Act and Wajong in Westland: Common Rules

In the municipality of Westland, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong beneficiaries who are partially able to work, such as nursery assistants or employees in the greenhouse horticulture sector. If your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the municipality of Westland will supplement it to the statutory minimum. Obligations include applying for local vacancies in horticulture or logistics, participating in reintegration trajectories at WerkSaam Westland, and timely income reporting. The municipality of Westland assesses your situation individually based on a personal work plan, tailored to the local labor market with many part-time jobs in greenhouse construction. Legal basis: Article 7 of the Participation Act and its connection with the Wajong scheme. Key differences: the UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) manages your Wajong benefit, while the municipality of Westland is responsible for the supplement. Practical tips for residents of Westland: always report changes to both the UWV and the social services office in Westland (for example, in Naaldwijk or Poeldijk), avoid double taxation by matching incomes, and apply for tax remission via the Westland Tax Authority. Many issues among Wajong beneficiaries in Westland arise from unfamiliar rules regarding seasonal work; consult a social counselor via the Wmo (Social Support Act) office. This system encourages work in the flower and vegetable sector but requires accurate administration to avoid sanctions from the municipality.