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WIEG-benefit conditions Westland

<p>The <strong>WIEG-benefit</strong> compensates for income loss during paid parental leave. Discover the conditions for Westland and how to apply via SVB. Rechtbank Den Haag handles disputes.</p>

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WIEG-benefit: conditions Westland 2024

The WIEG-benefit (Income Provision Act for One-off Family Allowance) supports parents in Westland during paid parental leave. This temporary benefit covers income loss. This article provides the conditions, application procedure with SVB and legal support via Juridisch Loket Westland and Rechtbank Den Haag (district).

What does the WIEG-benefit entail?

The WIEG-benefit is an income supplement for parents taking leave under the Paid Parental Leave Act. The paying body is the Social Insurance Bank (SVB). The amount is 70% of your daily wage over the past 12 months. Specific to Westland: check your registration with the municipality for housing costs allowance and social assistance standards.

Legal basis

Regulated in the WIEG Act and Paid Parental Leave Act. Relevant articles:

  • Art. 1.1 WIEG Act: Target group definition.
  • Art. 2.1 WIEG Act: Daily wage calculation.
  • Art. 3.1 WIEG Act: Maximum duration (26 weeks).
  • Art. 4.1 WIEG Act: Application requirements.
  • Art. 5.1 WIEG Act: Sanctions for fraud.

In case of disputes: Rechtbank Den Haag, Westland district. Free first-line advice: Juridisch Loket Westland.

Conditions for WIEG-benefit Westland

The requirements are divided into personal, income and leave requirements.

1. Personal requirements

  • Parent/foster parent of child <8 years (<12 in case of disability).
  • Resident in Westland, registered in the Municipal Personal Records Database of Westland municipality.
  • Employed with employment contract; at least 3 months in the previous 12 months.
  • Recently stopped working to care for child permitted (e.g. after maternity leave).

2. Income criteria 2024

Benefit: 70% daily wage, provided that:

  • Daily wage ≥ €30.
  • Annual income < €125,000 gross (2024 max).
  • No ongoing social assistance/unemployment benefit without employment.

Westland-specific: combine with local participation rules of the municipality.

3. Leave rules

  • 1-26 weeks continuous leave.
  • To be taken within 1 year after birth/adoption.
  • Inform employer; no consent required.

Applying in Westland

Online via SVB.nl with DigiD. Keep payslips. Processing: 4-8 weeks. Objection? To SVB, then Rechtbank Den Haag. Assistance: Juridisch Loket Westland (free for low incomes).

Rights and obligations

  • Right to benefit upon compliance with conditions.
  • Obligation: report changes (new job, relocation).
  • Abuse: recovery + fine.

Last updated 2024. Consult SVB for current amounts. Contact: Juridisch Loket Westland for personal advice.