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Draft translation. The rules concern Dutch employment law; have their application to your situation assessed. About our content
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WW: prepare your unemployment benefit application

Check selected main conditions, identify missing information and put the application window in your calendar.

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What this tool includes and excludes

Sources and calculation rules

  • General employee route; the tool is not a WW request and does not send anything to UWV.
  • The weeks worked are counted by you. Leave, illness, previous WW and cross-border work may give rise to additional rules.
  • Apply via My UWV from one week before and no later than one week after your first day of unemployment; check the instructions of UWV.
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Sources and editorial notes

These sources relate to the assumptions and calculation rules shown.

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The source publications are in Dutch. All language editions cover Dutch law.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a favorable worksheet mean I get WW?

No. Insurance, employment history, culpability, loss of wages and other conditions require assessment by UWV.

Do I have to wait until I have all the documents?

Check application instructions and deadline at UWV. Do not delay a timely application just because this preparation worksheet is not yet complete.

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