Dismissal during probationary period in Rotterdam does not directly affect your WW benefit; UWV Rotterdam pays out if you have worked at least 26 weeks in the last 36 weeks, regardless of the probationary period (WWZ article 16). No transition payment creates a financial gap, but Rotterdam employers sometimes offer voluntary support via local schemes.
Important: report your dismissal immediately to UWV Werkplein Rotterdam within 1 week after the last working day. Probationary dismissal is considered 'not attributable', so no sanction on your benefit. The duration of WW varies from 3 months to 38 months, based on your total employment history. In Rotterdam, you can combine WW with social assistance via the municipality, especially useful in neighbourhoods like Charlois or Feijenoord where unemployment is higher.
Tips for Rotterdam residents: build an objection procedure against the dismissal for a better negotiating position with your ex-employer. In 2023, 18% of probationary dismissal victims in Rotterdam received WW plus outplacement via Randstad Rotterdam or local partners. Search for vacancies via UWV Rotterdam, Werkplein or Havenstederbanen for port-related jobs. Contact the Rotterdam Legal Counter for free advice on your rights. (248 words)