Applying for Unemployment Benefit in Zoetermeer

What is an unemployment benefit?

The WW (Unemployment Act) provides financial support to employees who lose their job through no fault of their own. This benefit helps you bridge the period until you find a new job. You can apply for WW through the UWV.

Conditions for unemployment benefit

Condition	Requirement	Explanation
Unemployment	At least 5 hours per week	Or loss of half of your hours
Availability	Immediately employable	No obstacles to work
Weekly requirement	Worked 26 out of 36 weeks	Prior to your unemployment
Not attributable	Not your own fault	No voluntary resignation
Insured	Employed	Not as a self-employed person

When no entitlement to WW?

An unemployment benefit will not be granted if:

• You have resigned yourself without a valid reason
• You have been dismissed due to your own actions (urgent cause)
• You are not available for a job
• You do not meet the weekly requirement
• You were active as a self-employed person

Steps for application

1. Register as a job seeker via werk.nl of UWV
2. Submit the WW application within 7 days after your last working day
3. Log in to Mijn UWV with your DigiD
4. Complete the online application form
5. Attach the requested documents
6. UWV will issue a decision within 4 to 8 weeks

Required Documentation

Applied too late?

If you apply for WW more than a week after your unemployment, the start date of your benefit may be postponed. This means you will miss out on income. In exceptional situations, UWV may show leniency.

Can I receive WW after resigning myself?

In principle no, unless you had a compelling reason (for example, untenable working conditions) and can prove it.

What if my employer goes bankrupt?

In that case, you can still apply for WW. UWV takes over the obligations and pays any outstanding salary if applicable.

Am I entitled to WW after a temporary contract?

Yes, provided the contract ends and you meet the conditions, you can receive an unemployment benefit.

Frequently asked questions about WW in Zoetermeer

How do I apply for unemployment benefit in Zoetermeer?

To apply for unemployment benefit in Zoetermeer, first register as a job seeker via werk.nl. Then apply for the benefit within a week after your last working day via Mijn UWV with DigiD. Make sure to upload documents such as your payslip and dismissal letter.

What are the requirements for unemployment benefit in Zoetermeer?

For unemployment benefit in Zoetermeer, you must be unemployed for at least 5 hours per week or lose half of your hours. You must be immediately available, have worked 26 of the last 36 weeks, not have resigned yourself and have been insured in employment.

Can I get WW if my employer goes bankrupt and I live in Zoetermeer?

Yes, even in Zoetermeer you can apply for WW if your employer goes bankrupt. UWV takes over the payment obligation and arranges any outstanding wages.

What if I apply for WW too late in Zoetermeer?

If you apply for unemployment benefit in Zoetermeer more than a week after unemployment, the benefit may start later and you may miss money. UWV may make an exception in special cases.

What papers do I need for a WW application in Zoetermeer?

For a WW application in Zoetermeer, you need your DigiD, recent payslip, dismissal letter or agreement, employment contract and details of your employer. Make sure you have everything ready.

Will I get WW if I live in Zoetermeer and resigned myself?

Usually not, unless you had an urgent reason, such as poor working conditions, and can demonstrate it. This also applies to residents of Zoetermeer.

Am I entitled to WW after a temporary contract in Zoetermeer?

Yes, if your temporary contract in Zoetermeer ends and you meet the conditions, you can apply for unemployment benefit. Do this within a week after your last working day.

What if I live in Zoetermeer and am not available for work?

If you live in Zoetermeer and are not available for work, you have no right to unemployment benefit. Availability is a strict condition.

Legal support in Zoetermeer

For questions or help with your WW application, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer. In case of disputes or complex matters, the District Court of The Hague (district) may be involved.