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WIEG Benefit Amount Leiden: How Much Do You Get?

The **WIEG benefit** compensates your income during paid parental leave. Learn how the amount in Leiden is calculated, with current maxima, examples and tips. Local support via Rechtbank Den Haag and Juridisch Loket.

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WIEG Benefit Amount in Leiden: Calculation and Amounts 2024

For **paid parental leave** (WIEG) in Leiden, you receive a benefit that compensates 70% of your gross salary. This is handled via **UWV**, with local legal assistance at Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden and Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46. Discover the exact amount, calculation steps, limits and examples.

What does the WIEG benefit in Leiden entail?

The **WIEG benefit** (Wet Inkomensvoorziening Ouderschapsverlof en Gezinsverlof) supports parents in Leiden when temporarily not working for family reasons. Amount: 70% of your average gross salary over the past 12 months, with maxima and minima. UWV pays out; in case of disputes, go to Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden.

Conditions apply to employees and self-employed persons with at least 12 hours/week work in the preceding period.

Legal frameworks and local info

  • WIEG Act: Regulates the benefit.
  • Article 10 WIEG: Specifies the amount.
  • AMvB WIEG: Annual amounts.
  • Local: Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden for proceedings; Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46 for free advice.

Who is eligible in Leiden?

  • Employees with ≥12 hours/week in the last 12 months.
  • Self-employed under similar requirements.
  • Parents on parental or partner's leave.

WIEG Benefit Amount Calculation Step by Step

Basis: your monthly average gross income (including bonuses, holiday pay) over 12 months before leave starts.

  1. Average gross salary:

    Example: €3,200/month average → basis €3,200.

  2. 70% calculation:

    €3,200 × 70% = €2,240/month.

  3. 2024 Limits:
    TypeMonthly Amount 2024
    Maximum€3,260.10
    Minimum€1,350 (depending on social assistance norm)

Leiden tip: Check your calculation at Juridisch Loket Leiden (Stationsweg 46) or submit your application via UWV.

Practical Examples and FAQ Leiden

  • Low income: €2,000 avg. → 70% = €1,400 (min. applies).
  • High income: €5,000 avg. → max. €3,260.10.
  • FAQ: Application via UWV; objection at Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden.

Action: Contact Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46 for personal calculation or assistance.