Illness during WW in Leiden: ZW or continued salary payment by employer?

Are you falling ill during your unemployment benefit (WW) period in Leiden? You may then be able to switch to a Sickness Benefits Act (ZW) benefit. Discover the specific rules for residents of Leiden and the role of local institutions such as the UWV office in the region.

From WW to ZW in Leiden

If you become unfit for work in Leiden during WW, report yourself sick immediately to UWV Leiden (Stationsplein 22). They will pay out ZW benefit (70-90% of your daily wage, maximum 2 years). You are then no longer unemployed, but sick, so no application obligation anymore. After 2 years, a WIA assessment follows. Local tip: The UWV in Leiden often offers faster appointments for regional applicants.

Continued salary payment by employer in Leiden

If the illness already started before your dismissal by a Leiden employer, they may have to continue paying for 70-104 weeks in accordance with the Gatekeeper Improvement Act. Is it a local employer such as Leiden University or the LUMC? After dismissal, UWV takes over the ZW if they do not pay. Check your collective labour agreement for additional rights in the Leiden region.

Practical steps for Leiden

Report your illness within 2 working days to UWV Leiden via 088-8989294 or online. They will assess your incapacity for work and collect medical data from GPs in Leiden or Alrijne Hospital. In case of rejection: file an objection within 6 weeks. Combine with reintegration via local agencies such as Reintegratie Leiden for faster recovery and return to the labour market. Also consult the municipality of Leiden for additional support via the Werkplein. (248 words)