WW Entitlement in Westland: Your Employment History Determines Your Benefit
For a **Unemployment Act (WW) benefit** in the Westland region, your **employment history** is essential. It determines both the amount and duration of your benefit. This article from Juridisch Loket Westland explains how your work history is assessed according to the rules of the **District Court of The Hague** (district), including local nuances and what to do in complex cases.
Are you becoming unemployed in Westland? Then you can apply for an **Unemployment Act (WW) benefit** from the **UWV**, provided you meet the conditions. Central to this is your **employment history** over the past 36 months. Whether you receive WW, for how long, and how much depends on your worked hours, contracts, and benefits. Juridisch Loket Westland provides personal advice; in disputes, the **District Court of The Hague** handles your case.
What Counts as Employment History in Westland?
Your **employment history** comprises the 36 months prior to your unemployment with paid work. This applies to jobs in greenhouse horticulture, logistics, or other sectors typical for Westland. The **UWV** also includes part-time work, temporary employment, **Sickness Benefits Act (ZW) benefits** during illness, and **Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA) benefits**. Contact Juridisch Loket Westland to check your situation.
Periods That Do Count
These count towards your WW entitlement:
- Paid work: Full-time, part-time, or temporary, common in Westland.
- Sickness absence: With **ZW benefit**.
- WIA benefit: Fully counted.
- Previous WW: Builds on prior employment history.
- Related training: Paid training in the last 3 years, e.g., for horticulture.
Tip for Westland: Volunteer work in the sector does not count, but wages from seasonal work do. Check with Juridisch Loket Westland.
Periods That Do Not Count
These are excluded:
- Gaps without income or benefit.
- Unpaid volunteer work or internships.
- Study without pay.
- Social assistance or WW supplement (not employment replacement).
Legal Basis at District Court of The Hague
The **Unemployment Act (WW)** applies, assessed by **District Court of The Hague** for Westland. Key articles:
- Art. 10 WW: Minimum work in 36 months.
- Art. 11 WW: Daily wage from lowest/highest income.
- Art. 12 WW: Duration based on age and history.
- Art. 13 WW: Additional requirements for under 27-year-olds.
The **UWV** handles practical calculations. For objections: District Court of The Hague.
How Does UWV Calculate Your WW Amount?
Based on **average daily wage** from the last 36 months, taking into account income peaks and troughs. In Westland with variable seasonal incomes: have this reviewed by Juridisch Loket Westland.
Help in Westland
Juridisch Loket Westland: Free advice on WW and employment history. District Court of The Hague: For appeals. Bring payslips and contracts.