Participation Act and Wajong in Rotterdam: common rules

In Rotterdam, the Participation Act replaces social assistance for Wajong recipients who can work partially. If your Wajong benefit amounts to less than 35% of the social assistance level, the municipality of Rotterdam supplements it to the full social assistance level via the Rotterdam Supplement. Obligations in Rotterdam include actively job seeking, participating in reintegration trajectories via Werkbrug Rotterdam and timely reporting of income changes to both the UWV and the municipality. Rotterdam work plans are drawn up individually by consultants at the Werkplein, with a focus on local jobs in the port, logistics and care sectors. Legal basis: Participation Act article 7 and the linkage with the Wajong Act. Important difference: the UWV manages the basic Wajong, while the municipality of Rotterdam arranges and collects the supplement. Practical tips for Rotterdam residents: always report changes to both agencies to prevent double recovery, apply for remission via the Rotterdam Work and Income Desk, and utilise free advice from the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam or a social counsellor at WMO Radar. Common pitfalls in Rotterdam arise from unfamiliarity with the rules; the system encourages work through programmes such as 'Werk aan de Winkel', but requires strict administration to avoid sanctions, such as reduction of the supplement. Contact Rotterdam Werkt for personal guidance.