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WIEG Benefit Conditions Leiden

The WIEG benefit compensates for income loss during paid parental leave. Discover the conditions for Leiden and how to apply with the SVB. Legal assistance available via Juridisch Loket Leiden.

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WIEG Benefit Leiden: Conditions and Application 2024

The **WIEG benefit** supports Leiden parents during **Paid Parental Leave**. Are you resident in Leiden and do you have a child under 8? Check the conditions, calculate your entitlement and apply via the SVB. For questions: visit the **Juridisch Loket Leiden** (Stationsweg 46).

WIEG Benefit Explained for Leiden

In Leiden, as a parent you can make use of the **Income Provision Single Family Allowance Act (WIEG)**. This is a benefit from the **Social Insurance Bank (SVB)** that compensates 70% of your average daily income during a maximum of 26 weeks of leave. Conditions apply strictly to residents of Leiden and surrounding areas.

Legal Basis of WIEG

Regulated in the **WIEG Act** and **Paid Parental Leave Act**. Relevant articles:

  • Art. 1.1 WIEG Act: Definition of target group (parents of child <8 years).
  • Art. 2.1 WIEG Act: Calculation based on 12-month income.
  • Art. 3.1 WIEG Act: Max. 26 weeks, 70% daily wage.
  • Art. 4.1 WIEG Act: SVB application conditions.
  • Art. 5.1 WIEG Act: Sanctions for fraud.

For Leiden: disputes resolved at **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**. Free first-line advice via **Juridisch Loket Leiden**.

Conditions for WIEG Benefit Leiden 2024

Meet the personal, income and leave requirements to receive the benefit.

1. Personal Conditions

  • Parent/foster parent of child <8 years (or <12 if disabled).
  • Registered in Leiden (Personal Records Database check).
  • Employed in Leiden region: min. 3 months in last 12 months before leave.
  • Employment contract (permanent/temporary) active at time of application.

2. Income Conditions

Benefit = **70% average daily income** (12 months before leave).

  • Min. daily income: **€30**.
  • Max. annual income 2024: approx. **€125,000 gross**.
  • No ongoing **social assistance/unemployment benefit** (unless combined with work).

3. Leave Conditions

  • **Continuous leave**: 1-26 weeks.
  • Taken within 1 year after birth/adoption.
  • Employer informed min. 4 weeks in advance.

Applying for WIEG Benefit in Leiden

Apply digitally at **SVB.nl** with payslips and employer's leave confirmation. Leiden residents with low income: free assistance at **Juridisch Loket Leiden** (Stationsweg 46, Mon-Wed 9-17).

Leiden District Court

Objection/appeal? **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location** (President Kennedylaan 9). Proceed via Juridisch Loket.

Leiden Example

Leiden resident Jansen (salary €3,500/month) takes 9 weeks WIEG leave after child's birth. Daily wage €116 → benefit €81/day x 63 days = €5,103 gross. SVB approves upon correct application.