The fair compensation, from Article 7:681 of the Dutch Civil Code, is an additional sanction for employers in Zoetermeer in cases of dismissal due to seriously culpable conduct, such as discrimination or negligent reintegration. Unlike the transition payment, this is not standard and depends on the circumstances: length of employment, employer's conduct and employee's income.
Examples from Zoetermeer: In cases of substantiated dismissal during illness without a reintegration attempt by local companies such as in the Binckhorst or Fresiastraat, this can amount to €100,000+. The subdistrict judge in The Hague, competent for Zoetermeer, determines the amount, often 3-12 months' salary. In 2025, stricter requirements apply due to recent Supreme Court case law, relevant for Zoetermeer cases at the District Court of The Hague.
No cumulative limitation with transition, so total can be higher. Claim only via UWV dismissal permit or subdistrict court proceedings at the District Court of The Hague. Build evidence with emails, witness statements and local labour inspection reports from Zoetermeer.
Strategy for Zoetermeer: Combine with transition claim for maximum result. Free advice via Juridisch Loket in Zoetermeer or The Hague. Success depends on file quality, strengthened by local trade union support such as FNV in the region.