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WGA Re-integration Obligation in Zoetermeer

Explanation of WGA re-integration obligation in Zoetermeer: obligations, plan, UWV role and local assistance via District Court of The Hague and Legal Counter.

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What is the WGA re-integration obligation in Zoetermeer?

The WGA re-integration obligation requires persons with a WGA benefit in Zoetermeer to cooperate in restoring their earning capacity. Recorded in the Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA), this assists in returning to work, also in cases of partial disability. The UWV The Hague, district for Zoetermeer, coordinates this.

Legal basis

The obligation is laid down in the WIA:

  • Article 44 WIA: Treatment of disabled persons and re-integration obligation.
  • Article 45 WIA: Cooperation with UWV and acceptance of support.
  • Article 46 WIA: UWV drafting re-integration plan.
  • Article 47 WIA: Sanctions for non-compliance.
The WIA designates UWV as the supervisor. In Zoetermeer, you can go to the District Court of The Hague (district) for legal matters and Legal Counter Zoetermeer for free advice.

What does the WGA re-integration obligation entail?

You must actively contribute to recovery and return to work, including:

  • Participation in training, guidance or trial work.
  • Cooperation with UWV, occupational health physician and care providers.
  • Following advice from the re-integration plan.
  • Reporting changes in health or capacities.
This also applies in cases of partial suitability for alternative work.

Parties responsible in Zoetermeer

  • UWV: Drafting plan and coordination (via The Hague).
  • Occupational health physician: Assessment of earning capacity.
  • Re-integration agency: Job search assistance and trials.
  • Employer: Involvement in return to work.
Seek local advice at Legal Counter Zoetermeer.

Content of re-integration plan

Personal UWV plan including:

  • Labour capacity assessment: Physical/mental.
  • Objectives: Work or health.
  • Activities: Training, trials.
  • Timeline and responsibilities.
It is evaluated.

Examples of activities

  • Work trials: Trial at employer.
  • Training: IT or communication.
  • Application assistance: CV, interviews, vacancies via UWV.
  • Career guidance: Career advice for new work.
In Zoetermeer: consult Legal Counter for questions.