Illness during WW in Westland: ZW or continued payment by employer?

# Illness during WW in Westland: ZW or continued payment by employer? Are you falling ill during your unemployment benefit (WW) period in Westland? In this greenhouse city with much seasonal work, your benefit may shift to Sickness Benefit (ZW). Discover the rules, local tips, and differences for Westland employers and greenhouse horticulture employees. ## From WW to ZW in Westland If you become unfit for work during WW, report sick to UWV Werkbedrijf Westland in 's-Gravenzande. They pay ZW (70-90% of daily wage, max. 2 years). You are not unemployed but sick, so no application obligation. After 2 years: WIA. In Westland, with peaks during harvest time, this helps recovery without pressure. ## Continued payment by Westland employer If illness started before dismissal from a greenhouse horticulture company in Westland, the employer must continue paying for 70-104 weeks (Improved Gatekeeper Act). Contact occupational health service such as ArboNed Westland for assessment. After dismissal: ZW if employer does not pay. Local employers' federation LTO Westland advises timely reporting. ## Practical steps in Westland Report illness within 2 days to UWV via 088-8989294 or the branch in 's-Gravenzande. UWV assesses incapacity for work with medical information from GPs in Naaldwijk or Monster. File objection for wrongful rejection via UWV counter. Combine with reintegration via Municipality of Westland for faster recovery and return to the labour market, such as at greenhouses in Honselersdijk. Also seek support from trade union FNV AgriPortaal for Westland growers. (248 words)