FAQs

Q: What happens if my employer puts too short a notice period in the VSO?

In that case, the UWV may impose a waiting period before your WW benefit starts. You will then miss out on temporary income. Therefore, it is important that the correct notice period is stated in the agreement.

Q: How long does the benefit last after a VSO?

The duration of your WW benefit is determined according to your employment history and whether you meet the weeks requirement and years requirement . Weeks requirement: in the last 36 weeks before your unemployment, you must have worked for at least 26 weeks. Year requirement: in the last 5 years before your dismissal, you must have worked in at least 4 calendar years and have received wages over those years on which unemployment insurance contributions were paid. Do you meet these conditions? Then the following calculation applies for the duration: For the first 10 working years: 1 month WW per year worked . For subsequent years: 0.5 month WW per year worked . The maximum duration is 24 months . Example: Have you worked for 12 years and meet the years requirement? Then you will receive 10 months WW for the first 10 years, plus 1 month (2 × 0.5 months) for the additional years. So a total of 11 months WW. This applies provided you have thus worked for 4 years in the last 5 years.

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