WW Sanctions for Breach of Job Application Duty in Zoetermeer
If you receive a WW benefit in Zoetermeer, you are obliged to actively seek work. If you breach this **WW job application duty**, the UWV may impose sanctions such as deduction or suspension of your benefit. These measures motivate you to continue applying for jobs, but they can sometimes be unjustified. We explain which **sanctions** there are, how they work, and what to do in case of objection or appeal via authorities in Zoetermeer.
What does the WW job application duty entail?
The **job application duty** is essential for your **WW benefit** in Zoetermeer. You must search for work at least 18 hours per week, through job applications, training or internships. This is regulated in the Work and Security Act (WWZ) and the Work and Income Regulations (RWI).
Legal basis for sanctions on job application duty
The rules for sanctions are set out in:
- Article 16 paragraph 1 sub b WW: Deduction for failure to comply with duties.
- Article 16 paragraph 2 WW: Full or partial suspension.
- Article 17 WW: Warning required first.
Overview of UWV sanctions
Depending on the severity and repetition, the UWV imposes these **sanctions**:
| Type of sanction | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warning | Official notification of failure to comply with job application duty. | First step, no duration. |
| Deduction | 10-30% reduction on WW benefit. | 1-3 months. |
| Suspension | Full stop, registration remains. | 1-6 months. |
| Restart duty | Proof of job application required for resumption. | Until proof provided. |
When are sanctions imposed in Zoetermeer?
Sanctions for repeated or deliberate violations, such as:
- Fewer than 3 job applications per week.
- Refusing training or UWV activities.
- Incorrect information about job search.
- No response to UWV contact.
Example in Zoetermeer
If you receive WW in Zoetermeer but only make 1 job application per month (minimum 3x/week required), a warning follows first. Upon repetition: 20% deduction. Thereafter possibly suspension.
Your rights and help in Zoetermeer
You have rights:
- Fair process: Clear reasoning and evidence from UWV.
- Objection and appeal: First objection at UWV, then at Rechtbank Den Haag (district Zoetermeer).