Transitievergoeding bij Ontslag in Zoetermeer: Berekening, Voorwaarden en Rechten 2025
The transitievergoeding is a statutory severance payment for employees upon dismissal, regulated in Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code. This compensation helps in finding new work in Zoetermeer and surrounding areas. This article provides all information on your entitlement to the transitievergoeding, the calculation method, and applicable conditions. For personal advice in Zoetermeer, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer.
What does the transitievergoeding entail upon dismissal?
Upon dismissal at the employer's initiative or mutual termination, the employer must pay a transitievergoeding. Since the Work and Security Act (Wet werk en zekerheid, WWZ) of 1 July 2015, this financially supports employees during their job search, retraining, or training. For residents of Zoetermeer, this is crucial in the local labor market.
The payment depends on years of service and salary and may exist alongside other arrangements.
Statutory basis: Article 7:673 DCC
Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek, BW) provides:
- Employer pays upon dismissal on its own initiative
- Also in case of settlement agreement, provided the employer took the initiative
- Calculation based on length of service and salary
- Exceptions apply
For employment relationships of up to 10 years, a different formula applies than thereafter, for a fair build-up.
Conditions for transitievergoeding in Zoetermeer
When is there entitlement to transitievergoeding?
Entitlement arises upon:
- Minimum 24 months of employment
- Employer's initiative in dismissal
- Settlement agreement with employer initiative
- Non-extension of fixed-term contract under conditions
Exceptions without payment
- Dismissal during probationary period
- Seriously culpable conduct of employee
- Employee's own initiative
- Retirement (AOW age)
- Death of employee
- Employer's bankruptcy (sometimes)
- Less than 24 months of service
In case of disputes in Zoetermeer, this falls under the Den Haag District Court (district).
Calculation of transitievergoeding: formula and steps
Basic formula
First 10 years: 1/6 × monthly salary × months
From 11th year: 1/4 × monthly salary × months (from month 121)
Which salary components are included?
- Fixed components
- Holiday allowance
- Regular allowances/bonuses
- 13th month
- Average commission
Maximum in 2025
Maximum €94,000 gross, or annual salary if higher.
Examples of transitievergoeding calculation
Example 1: 5 years of service (60 months)
Monthly salary €3,000: 1/6 × €3,000 × 60 = €30,000 gross.
Example 2: 15 years of service (180 months)
Monthly salary €3,000:
First 120 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 120 = €60,000
Remaining 60 months: 1/4 × €3,000 × 60 = €45,000
Total: €105,000 (limited to maximum if exceeded).
For advice on your situation in Zoetermeer: contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer or the Den Haag District Court.