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WIEG Benefit Conditions Rotterdam 2024

The WIEG benefit compensates for your income loss during paid parental leave. Specifically for Rotterdam parents: conditions, application procedure and local assistance via Rotterdam District Court and Legal Aid Office.

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WIEG Benefit Rotterdam: Conditions and Requirements 2024

The **WIEG benefit** (Income Provision Act for One-Off Family Allowance) provides Rotterdam parents with financial support during **Paid Parental Leave (WIEG)**. This benefit covers income loss. Meet the conditions and apply via SVB. Local assistance: Rotterdam District Court, Wilhelminaplein 100-125 and Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180.

What does the WIEG benefit entail for Rotterdam?

The WIEG benefit is a **temporary income support** for parents in Rotterdam and surrounding areas who take leave for a child under 8 years old (or 12 in case of disability). Paid by **SVB**, calculated based on your **average income over 12 months prior to the start of leave**. Unique to Rotterdam: faster processing via local SVB offices and advice at the Legal Aid Office.

Differs from child benefit or childcare allowance; specific to the leave period.

Legal basis

Regulated in the **WIEG Act** and **Paid Parental Leave Act**:

  • Art. 1.1 WIEG Act: Target group and basic conditions.
  • Art. 2.1 WIEG Act: Benefit calculation.
  • Art. 3.1 WIEG Act: Period and amount.
  • Art. 4.1 WIEG Act: Application requirements.
  • Art. 5.1 WIEG Act: Sanctions for fraud.

Labour law art. 31a regulates leave; SVB enforces the benefit. In case of disputes: Rotterdam District Court.

Conditions for WIEG Benefit Rotterdam

Meet **personal**, **income** and **leave conditions**.

1. Personal conditions

  • Parent/foster parent of child <8 years (<12 in case of disability).
  • Resident in the Netherlands, registered with Municipality of Rotterdam.
  • Employed or recently stopped for child care (after maternity/adoption leave).
  • Employment contract with ≥3 months of work in the last 12 months.

2. Income conditions

**70% of average daily income** during leave (2024 max €125,000 gross/year).

  • Average daily income ≥ **€30** (12 months prior to leave).
  • No maximum exceedance.
  • No overlapping social assistance/unemployment benefit, unless combined with employment.

3. Leave conditions

  • **1-26 weeks continuous leave**.
  • Taken within 1 year after child's birth/adoption.
  • Employer informed ≥4 weeks in advance.

Applying in Rotterdam

Online via SVB portal or by post. Required: payslips, employment contract, birth certificate. Rotterdam tip: Visit Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 for free check. Processing: 4-6 weeks.

Rights and obligations

  • Right to 70% income (max €278/day 2024).
  • Obligation: report changes (additional earnings, leave changes).
  • In case of refusal: objection to SVB, then Rotterdam District Court, Wilhelminaplein 100-125.

Practical example Rotterdam

Mother from Rotterdam-South (income €45,000/year) takes 9 weeks WIEG leave after birth. Receives €200/day. Application via SVB approved after verification of Municipality of Rotterdam registration.