Calculating WGA phases in Rotterdam: your benefit and work capacity
With a WGA benefit in Rotterdam, your work capacity is assessed in phases. Discover how the calculation works, what it means for you and where you can get help in Rotterdam.
If you are partially disabled in Rotterdam and receive a WGA benefit, the UWV assesses your work capacity in three phases in accordance with the Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA). In this article for Rotterdam, we explain how these phases work, how your benefit is calculated and where you can get local advice.
What are the WGA phases?
The WGA phases determine via the UWV in Rotterdam your work possibilities despite disability:
- Phase 1: No work possible — Fully disabled, no work possible.
- Phase 2: Partial work possible — Limited employability, not at previous level.
- Phase 3: Full work possible — Recovered for previous or equivalent work.
Higher phases allow more additional earnings without adjustment of the benefit.
Legal basis
Laid down in WIA:
- Article 15 WIA — Rules on disability for work.
- Article 16 WIA — Assessment of possibilities.
- Article 17 WIA — Phases and benefit duration.
- Article 18 WIA — Additional earnings rules.
UWV guidelines provide practical application. In Rotterdam, you can go to Rotterdam District Court, Wilhelminaplein 100-125 for legal matters or the Legal Counter Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 for free advice.
How are WGA phases determined in Rotterdam?
UWV Rotterdam uses medical data, work history and local market. Assessment by occupational health physician or specialist results in work capacity report.
Assessment steps
- Medical examination — Examination, tests or interview.
- Work history — Analysis of previous position and education.
- Regional labour market — Available work in Rotterdam within your capacities.
- Phase assignment — Classification based on data.
Examples of WGA phases
Simplified practical examples:
| Phase | Description | Example Rotterdam | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | No work possible | After back surgery in Rotterdam, no walking/lifting; no work possible. | Full WGA (70-75% of former salary, max. maximum daily wage). |
| Phase 2 | Partially possible | Former Rotterdam dockworker can do 4 hours of light work; remainder unfit. | Partial benefit + earning capacity. |
| Phase 3 | Fully possible | Recovered administrative employee resumes work in Rotterdam. | No benefit, transition to employment. |
Assistance in Rotterdam
Doubt your phase? Contact UWV Rotterdam or visit Rotterdam District Court (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) for objection. Free assistance at Legal Counter Rotterdam (Westblaak 180). They help with WIA applications and calculations.