Sick out of Service in Leiden - What are your Options?

If your employment contract in Leiden ends while you are sick, you may be eligible for Sickness Benefits.

When are you eligible for Sickness Benefits?

You receive Sickness Benefits if you are sick on the day your contract ends or if you become sick shortly afterwards.

How much do you receive?

The Sickness Benefits amount to 70% of your daily wage and can last a maximum of 104 weeks.

How do you apply for this?

Report your illness to the UWV on the first day you are sick after the end of your employment. You can do this easily via the website uwv.nl.

Obligations regarding reintegration

Even with Sickness Benefits, you are obliged to cooperate with reintegration. The UWV supports you in this with guidance.

What happens after 2 years?

After 104 weeks of Sickness Benefits, your situation is assessed for an WIA benefit.

Legal basis: Sickness Benefits Act

Frequently asked questions about legal rights

What does my right of withdrawal entail?

For purchases made via the internet, you have 14 days to return without reason, except for legally established exceptions.

How long does the legal warranty period last?

Products must function for at least 2 years. If a defect occurs within 6 months, it is presumed to have been present at the time of purchase.

Can I charge interest on outstanding amounts?

Yes, you can claim statutory interest (approximately 8% per year) on unpaid debts.

What to do in case of unfair practices?

Filing a complaint with the Consumers' Association, the government, or starting a legal procedure are possible steps.

What does a credit agreement mean?

A credit agreement specifies how you borrow money, what interest rate applies, and how the repayment proceeds.

Local information for Leiden

For legal support, you can go to the Juridisch Loket Leiden at Stationsweg 46. In addition, the District Court of The Hague, Leiden location handles cases from this region.