Transitievergoeding bij Ontslag in Delft: Berekening, Voorwaarden en Rechten 2025
The transitievergoeding is a statutory compensation for employees upon dismissal, regulated in article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code. This compensation helps in finding new work. For residents of Delft, employment law falls under the District Court of The Hague (district). The Juridisch Loket Delft offers free advice. This article explains how you in Delft are entitled to transitievergoeding, the calculation and conditions.
What does the transitievergoeding entail for residents of Delft?
Upon dismissal on the employer's initiative or mutual termination (from 1 July 2015, Work and Security Act), the employer must pay. It supports financial bridging, retraining or job search in the Delft region. The compensation depends on years of service and salary and can exist alongside other arrangements.
Statutory basis: article 7:673 DCC
Article 7:673 DCC obliges the employer to pay upon:
- Dismissal on employer's initiative
- Settlement agreement with employer as driving force
- Calculation based on length of service and salary
- Exceptions such as probationary period or bankruptcy
For contracts up to 10 years, 1/6 monthly salary per year of service applies; thereafter 1/4.
Conditions for transitievergoeding in Delft
When is there a right to compensation?
Right exists upon:
- Employment relationship ≥ 24 months
- Employer's initiative
- Settlement agreement with employer's consent
- Non-extension of fixed-term contract (sometimes)
Exceptions without compensation
- Probationary dismissal
- Serious fault of employee
- Employee's own initiative
- Pension age
- Death
- Employer's bankruptcy
- <24 months employment
Calculation of transitievergoeding
Formula
0-10 years: 1/6 × gross monthly salary × service months
From 11th year: 1/4 × gross monthly salary × months from 121
Salary definition
- Gross monthly salary + holiday allowance
- Fixed allowances/bonuses
- 13th month
- Average commission
Maximum 2025
€94,000 or annual salary (if higher).
Calculation examples
Example 1: 5 years service
Monthly salary €3,000, 60 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 60 = €30,000 gross.
Example 2: 15 years
Monthly salary €3,000, first 120 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 120 = €60,000
Remaining (60 months): 1/4 × €3,000 × 60 = €45,000
Total: €105,000 (max. €94,000).
Tip for Delft: Consult the Juridisch Loket Delft or District Court of The Hague for personal cases.