Transitievergoeding bij ontslag in Zoetermeer: Recht, berekening en claimen

In Zoetermeer, a growing business center in the Randstad with companies such as the municipality and high-tech firms around the Zoetermeer Innovation Plaza, you are often entitled to a transition payment upon dismissal. This statutory minimum compensates for dismissal and encourages outplacement via local agencies such as in the STC Park.

Recht op vergoeding

Valid upon dismissal by the employer, contract expiry >2 years or dismissal due to poor performance (not attributable). No entitlement upon summary dismissal or own initiative. In Zoetermeer, many employees report this to the subdistrict court in The Hague, the nearest authority.

Berekening

1/3 monthly salary per year of service, pro rata for partial years. Max. €94,000 (2024) or annual salary. Inclusive of holiday pay, exclusive of bonuses.
Example: 5 years with a Zoetermeer employer at €3,000/month: €5,000. Local collective labor agreements in sectors such as IT or logistics may supplement this.

Claimen

Request within 1 month after dismissal. Employer pays directly or via UWV in case of bankruptcy, relevant for vulnerable Zoetermeer SMEs. Not received? Proceed to the subdistrict court of The Hague within 6 months. Use the UWV model letter or engage a local lawyer via the Juridisch Loket in Zoetermeer. This way you get your money back quickly. (218 words)