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Continued Wage Payment in Case of Illness in Leiden

In Leiden, employees are entitled to continued wage payment in case of illness for a maximum of 2 years. Read more about the rules, exceptions, and relevant institutions such as the Juridisch Loket Leiden.

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Continued Wage Payment in Case of Illness in Leiden

Employees in Leiden are entitled to continued wage payment in case of illness for a period of maximum 104 weeks (2 years).

Amount of the Continued Wage Payment

  • First year: at least 70% of the salary (often 100% in accordance with the collective labour agreement)
  • Second year: at least 70% of the salary

In the first year, the salary may not be lower than the statutory minimum wage.

Waiting Days in Case of Illness

An employer in Leiden may establish a maximum of 2 waiting days during which no wage is paid.

No Continued Wage Payment in These Cases

  • Illness due to deliberate action by the employee
  • Concealment of a medical condition during job application
  • Failure to cooperate with reintegration
  • Refusal of suitable work

After 104 Weeks of Illness

After two years, the obligation to continue wage payment ends. Employees can then apply for a WIA benefit.

Wage Sanction by UWV

If an employer in Leiden fails to make sufficient efforts for reintegration, the UWV may impose a sanction, which may result in an additional year of wage payment.

Statutory basis: Article 7:629 of the Dutch Civil Code

Relevant institutions in Leiden: District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location; Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46

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