WIEG Benefit: Maximum Amount and Rate 2024 Rotterdam
The WIEG benefit (Income Provision Act for the First Family Year) supports Rotterdam parents during paid parental leave. The maximum amount is €2,120 per week in 2024 and depends on your income. In Rotterdam, you can go to the District Court Rotterdam (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) or Legal Aid Office Rotterdam (Westblaak 180) for advice and procedures.
WIEG Benefit Explained
This SVB benefit covers income reduction when caring for a newborn child in the first 52 weeks. Rotterdam parents apply to the SVB, using income from the previous three months as the basis. Combinable with parental or partner salary, not with unemployment benefit.
Legal Basis
Regulated in Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code:
- Article 7:900 DCC – WIEG rules
- Article 7:901 DCC – Eligibility criteria
- Article 7:902 DCC – Benefit calculation
- Article 7:903 DCC – Maximums and duration
In case of disputes: District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125.
Maximum Amount WIEG Benefit 2024
The weekly maximum is €2,120 (70% of daily income, set by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment). Rotterdam employers and SVB apply this uniformly.
Calculation Example
For €280 daily income:
- €280 × 70% = €196/day
- €196 × 7 = €1,372/week
Below maximum, so €1,372. For €350+: €2,120 max. Annual max: €2,120 × 52 = €110,240.
Rights and Obligations
Rights
- Benefit upon meeting conditions (16-52 weeks).
- Combinable with partner salary.
- Tax-free up to €3,800.
Obligations
- Application to SVB before leave starts.
- Provide income details.
- No substantial work.
Local Rotterdam Assistance
- District Court Rotterdam: Wilhelminaplein 100-125 – objection/appeal.
- Legal Aid Office Rotterdam: Westblaak 180 – free advice.
Applying in Rotterdam
Online via SVB portal. In case of problems: Legal Aid Office Rotterdam for assistance. Keep all documents for District Court Rotterdam procedures.