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Sickness Benefits Act: voluntary resignation

With **voluntary resignation during Sickness Benefits** in Zoetermeer, you can terminate your contract while ill. Learn about conditions, UWV rules, and local support via Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer. Practical info for retaining your benefit.

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Sickness Benefits Act: voluntary resignation in Zoetermeer

**Voluntary resignation during the Sickness Benefits Act** means that, while you are ill and possibly already receiving a Sickness Benefits payment, you terminate your employment contract yourself. Reasons can range from conflicts with the employer to personal choices or a new opportunity. In Zoetermeer, district of the District Court of The Hague, it is crucial to understand how this affects your benefit. This article discusses the rules, steps, and local resources such as the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer.

What does voluntary resignation during the Sickness Benefits Act mean?

Voluntary resignation, or **termination by the employee**, takes place while you are ill and fall under the Sickness Benefits Act (ZW). The Sickness Benefits Act compensates 70% of your salary (with maximum) if you cannot work due to illness, provided you meet conditions such as recent employment in the past 12 months.

In the Zoetermeer region, the UWV strictly checks whether your illness is independent of the resignation. Contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer for free advice.

Legal frameworks

Important legislation for voluntary resignation under the Sickness Benefits Act:

  • Sickness Benefits Act (ZW): Article 10 determines entitlement to benefit; see statutory text.
  • Civil Code Book 7: Termination by employee (arts. 7:667-7:675 BW), district District Court of The Hague.
  • WIA: Relevant for long-term illness after the ZW period.
  • Sickness Benefits Act Implementation Decree: Further conditions for the benefit.

Entitlement to Sickness Benefits after voluntary resignation?

You may retain entitlement to Sickness Benefits if your illness is independent of the resignation. The UWV assesses this; in Zoetermeer via regional offices. Meet the conditions to avoid sanctions.

Key conditions

Condition Explanation
You are unfit for work Confirmed by a doctor (occupational physician/GP).
Sufficient employment history At least 26 weeks of work in 12 months before illness (52 weeks >65 years).
Illness independent of resignation Not resigned because you became ill; UWV checks causality.
Timely reporting Report resignation immediately to employer and UWV; consult Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer.

Practical examples

Example 1: Personal reasons in Zoetermeer

Suppose: you have been ill for 3 months, receiving ZW benefit, and decide to resign due to family circumstances in Zoetermeer. If the illness precedes and is independent, you often retain entitlement. Report to UWV and seek advice from Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer (local office).

Example 2: Conflict with employer

You are ill due to burnout, the conflict escalates, and you resign. The UWV may suspend the benefit if causality is doubtful. Step: have it assessed by the occupational physician and litigate if necessary at the District Court of The Hague (Zoetermeer district).

Step-by-step plan after voluntary resignation

  1. Determine notice period (Civil Code art. 7:672).
  2. Report in writing to employer.
  3. Submit ZW application to UWV within 2 weeks after salary stop.
  4. Schedule appointment at Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer for review.
  5. In case of objection: UWV, then District Court of The Hague.

Local assistance in Zoetermeer

  • Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer: Free consultation hours, appointment via 0900-8020 or local office.
  • District Court of The Hague (district): For proceedings on UWV decisions.
  • UWV office The Hague/Zoetermeer region for applications.

Tip: Document everything and avoid resignation purely due to fear of illness – that risks sanctions. Contact local experts immediately.