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Sickness Benefits Act: voluntary dismissal Rotterdam

With **voluntary dismissal during Sickness Benefits** in Rotterdam, you can terminate your employment contract yourself while ill. Learn how this works, your rights, and the impact on your benefit. Practical steps and local assistance via Rotterdam District Court and Legal Aid Office.

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Sickness Benefits Act: voluntary dismissal in Rotterdam

**Voluntary dismissal during the Sickness Benefits Act** in Rotterdam means that you, as an ill employee entitled to a Sickness Benefits payment, resign yourself. Reasons such as conflicts, better opportunities, or personal circumstances often play a role. In Rotterdam, where the UWV and local courts are active, this impacts your benefit. This article discusses the rules, steps, and local resources such as the Rotterdam District Court (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) and Legal Aid Office Rotterdam (Westblaak 180).

What is voluntary dismissal during the Sickness Benefits Act?

Voluntary dismissal, or **resignation by the employee**, takes place during illness with possible Sickness Benefits payment. The Sickness Benefits Act provides 70% of your salary (with maximum) if you cannot work due to illness and meet the working hours conditions in the past 12 months. In Rotterdam, a UWV case handler processes your claim; voluntary resignation can complicate this.

Legal basis

Important laws for Rotterdam:

  • Sickness Benefits Act (ZW): Article 10 regulates entitlement to benefit.
  • Civil Code Book 7: Articles 7:667-7:675 on resignation.
  • WIA: Relevant in case of long-term illness.
  • Sickness Benefits Act Implementation Decree: Further conditions.

In Rotterdam, you can object to UWV decisions at the Rotterdam District Court, Wilhelminaplein 100-125.

When is there entitlement to Sickness Benefits after voluntary dismissal?

UWV assesses whether the illness is independent of the dismissal. Report the resignation timely to the employer and UWV Rotterdam.

Sickness Benefits Act conditions Rotterdam

ConditionExplanation
You are illAssessed by a doctor; report to UWV Rotterdam.
Sufficient hours workedMin. 26 weeks in 12 months before illness.
Illness independentNot caused by resignation; UWV checks.
Timely reportingImmediately to employer and UWV; visit Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 for assistance.

Practical examples Rotterdam

Example 1: Personal reasons

Suppose you live in Rotterdam, are ill, and resign due to relocation. If the illness precedes and is independent, you retain Sickness Benefits via UWV. Contact Legal Aid Office Rotterdam for free advice.

Example 2: Conflicts with employer

In case of illness and dismissal due to argument: UWV may suspend the benefit if a connection is suspected. Proceed to Rotterdam District Court if objection fails.

Step-by-step plan voluntary dismissal Sickness Benefits Act Rotterdam

  1. Consult a doctor for illness certificate.
  2. Report illness to employer and apply for UWV benefit.
  3. Resign in writing, with notice period (Civil Code art. 7:672).
  4. Inform UWV Rotterdam immediately about resignation.
  5. Seek help from Legal Aid Office Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 or Rotterdam District Court, Wilhelminaplein 100-125.

Consequences and tips

After resignation, salary stops, but Sickness Benefits may continue. Pay attention to salary-related daily wage determination. In case of rejection: objection within 6 weeks to UWV, then to Rotterdam subdistrict court. Unique to Rotterdam: faster hearings due to local expertise.