WIA Assessment by Labour Expert in Zoetermeer
A **WIA assessment by a labour expert** is crucial for residents of Zoetermeer applying for a **WIA benefit** from the **UWV**. This assessment of your disability for work falls under the jurisdiction of **District Court of The Hague** (district). The assessment evaluates whether you can still (partially) work, taking into account health, skills and work experience. Prepare with advice from the **Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer**.
What does a WIA assessment in Zoetermeer entail?
The **WIA assessment** is conducted by a **labour expert** from the UWV, often at a location near Zoetermeer such as The Hague. The aim is an objective measurement of your **earning capacity**, including medical limitations, work history and reintegration possibilities.
The labour expert analyses:
- Medical records and specialist reports;
- Your work history and daily limitations;
- Functional tests for physical and mental capacity;
- Possibilities for suitable work in the Zoetermeer region.
Legal basis in the Hague region
Regulated in the **Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA)**:
- Article 16 WIA: Assessment of disability for work;
- Article 17 WIA: Examinations and assessments;
- Article 22 WIA: UWV assessment.
The procedure of the WIA assessment in Zoetermeer
After your WIA application, the UWV invites you, often for an appointment in The Hague or Zoetermeer. Bring medical documents and work summaries.
Step-by-step plan
- UWV invitation: Check date, time and location (often UWV The Hague, accessible from Zoetermeer).
- Prepare dossier: Gather reports from GP, specialist or therapist.
- Interview: Explain how limitations hinder your work; be specific about daily impact.
- Tests: Possibly physical (strength, mobility), cognitive (memory, concentration) or work simulations.
- Decision: Advice leads to UWV decision. Objection? To **District Court of The Hague** or **Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer**.
Example tests
| Test type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | Strength and endurance tests | Assess mobility |
| Cognitive | Memory and attention tasks | Mental load capacity |
| Practical | Work simulation (e.g. lifting, typing) | Real functioning |
Preparation tips for Zoetermeer residents
- Bring a trusted person to the assessment.
- Document complaints with diary notes.
- Contact **Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer** for free pre-check (tel: 0900-8020).
- In case of dissatisfaction: Objection within 6 weeks at UWV, then possibly **District Court of The Hague**.
Local support
Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer: Walk-in advice at Stationsplein 99.
District Court of The Hague: Handles appeals from the region (Prins Clauslaan 60, The Hague).
UWV office The Hague is 15 min drive from Zoetermeer.