WAZO Benefit Amount 2024 in Zoetermeer
The **WAZO benefit** (Sickness Fund Disability Benefits Act) compensates your income if you cannot work due to pregnancy or childbirth. In Zoetermeer, the Zoetermeer Legal Advice Centre assists with questions. Discover here the calculation, 2024 amounts and local conditions under the jurisdiction of The Hague District Court.
What is the WAZO benefit in Zoetermeer?
The WAZO benefit applies during **maternity leave** (from 16 weeks before the due date) and **childbirth leave** (6 weeks after birth). For residents of Zoetermeer, this is handled via your health insurer or disability insurance. The amount is based on your gross salary and local collective labour agreement (CAO) arrangements.
Legal assistance in Zoetermeer is available at the **Zoetermeer Legal Advice Centre**. Competent for these matters is the **The Hague District Court** (The Hague district).
Statutory basis of the WAZO benefit
Main statutes:
- Sickness Fund Disability Benefits Act (WAZO Act): Core provision for pregnant and postpartum female employees in Zoetermeer.
- Civil Code Book 7, art. 667a: Right to leave, jurisdiction of The Hague District Court.
- CAO and employment contract: Determine continued wage payment before WAZO.
- Disability Insurance Act (WAO): Supplementary rules for longer periods.
Without CAO arrangements, the standard WAZO scheme of your insurer applies. Contact the Zoetermeer Legal Advice Centre for personal advice.
Calculation of WAZO benefit Zoetermeer
The amount depends on:
- Gross monthly salary: Basis for the percentage.
- Leave duration: First 16+6 weeks often by employer; thereafter WAZO.
- Insurer rules: Varying per policy in the The Hague region.
Standard schedule:
- First 16 weeks maternity leave + 6 weeks childbirth leave: 100% by employer.
- Subsequent period: 70-100% gross salary via WAZO, depending on CAO.
WAZO amounts 2024 Zoetermeer
Overview of average percentages (depending on salary and CAO):
| Period | Percentage of gross salary | Example (at €3,000 gross/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Employer (first 22 weeks) | 100% | €3,000 |
| WAZO standard | 70% | €2,100 |
| WAZO with CAO (e.g. care sector) | 85-100% | €2,550 - €3,000 |
| Max. daily WAZO benefit | - (€243/day max. 2024) | Approx. €7,290/month |
Practical example Zoetermeer
Suppose: you earn €2,800 gross in Zoetermeer. After 22 weeks of continued pay (100%), you receive WAZO at 75% = €2,100 net equivalent. Check your CAO via union or Legal Advice Centre.
Assistance in Zoetermeer
- Zoetermeer Legal Advice Centre: Free consultation hours for WAZO applications.
- The Hague District Court: For disputes over benefit amount.
- Application: Via your health insurer; retain payslips.
Last updated: 2024. Consult Zoetermeer Legal Advice Centre for your situation.