WAZO Benefit Amount 2024 Rotterdam
The **WAZO benefit** (Sickness Fund Disability Act) compensates your income if you cannot work during pregnancy or childbirth in Rotterdam. The amount depends on your salary, collective labor agreement (CAO), and the duration of your leave. This article explains the calculation, expected amounts for 2024, and local tips for Rotterdam employees.
What is the WAZO benefit in Rotterdam?
The WAZO benefit is for pregnant employees and women after childbirth who cannot work. It applies from **16 weeks before the due date** until **6 weeks after childbirth**. Paid by your **sickness fund** or **disability insurer**, based on **gross salary** and leave duration. In Rotterdam, institutions such as the Rotterdam District Court (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) and the Rotterdam Legal Aid Office (Westblaak 180) assist with disputes.
Regulated by the **WAZO Act** and **Disability Insurance Act**. Your **CAO** or **employment contract** determines additional rights, often more favorable in the Rotterdam port and healthcare sectors.
Legal basis Rotterdam
Main laws:
- WAZO Act: Benefit for pregnant and postpartum female employees.
- Civil Code Article 7:667a: Right to leave with wage continuation.
- CAO and employment contract: Often continued payment before WAZO, sector-dependent in Rotterdam.
- Rotterdam District Court: Handles objections to benefit decisions (Wilhelminaplein 100-125).
Without CAO arrangements, the standard scheme of your insurer applies. Contact the Rotterdam Legal Aid Office (Westblaak 180) for free advice.
Calculation of WAZO Benefit Rotterdam
Determined by:
- Gross salary: Basis for the percentage.
- Leave duration: First period often paid by employer.
- Sickness fund rules: Varying per policy.
Standard in Rotterdam:
- 16 weeks maternity leave + 6 weeks childbirth leave: 100% salary by employer.
- Afterwards **WAZO benefit**: 70-100% of gross salary, depending on CAO (e.g., higher in Rotterdam logistics).
WAZO Amounts 2024 Rotterdam
Average percentages (depending on salary and CAO):
| Type | Percentage of gross salary | Remarks Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Employer salary | 100% | First 16+6 weeks; CAO in Rotterdam sectors often more generous. |
| WAZO standard | 70% | After salary continuation; check with sickness fund. |
| WAZO with CAO | 80-100% | Often higher in port, healthcare, and industry in Rotterdam. |
| Max. daily wage 2024 | € 274.44 | Max. basis for calculation (UWV guideline). |
Example calculation Rotterdam
Suppose: Monthly salary € 3,000 (daily wage € 111). After employer period: WAZO 70% = € 77.70/day (max. € 192/day). Request payslip with application.
Assistance in Rotterdam
- Rotterdam District Court: Wilhelminaplein 100-125 – For proceedings.
- Rotterdam Legal Aid Office: Westblaak 180 – Free consultation hours.
- UWV Work Company Rotterdam: Location Schiedamse Vest 165.
Tips for Rotterdam employees
- Report leave 4 weeks in advance to employer.
- Apply for WAZO 6 weeks before leave with insurer.
- In case of rejection: Go to Legal Aid Office or Rotterdam District Court.
- Check CAO via FNV Rotterdam.