Suitable Work in Reintegration in Delft: Criteria and Your Assessment Rights

## Introduction What exactly is 'suitable work' in Delft? During reintegration, many sick employees from the Delft region refuse offered jobs, resulting in sanctions. But not every job is suitable, especially not with the local traffic congestion around TU Delft or the historic city center. This article explains the legal criteria according to the WIA and the Wet verbetering poortwachter, your rights to assess work, and how to refuse without risk at the UWV office in Zoetermeer, which serves Delft companies. ## Criteria for Suitable Work According to the WIA and Wet verbetering poortwachter, suitable work in Delft must meet: - **Your physical and mental capacities**: No overload, for example, lifting in local logistics firms near the A13. - **Education and experience**: Matching your background, such as high-tech jobs at companies around Technopolis. - **Travel distance and hours**: Reasonable in time, taking into account bike paths and public transport connections from Delft-Zuid station; max. 1-2 hours travel time. - **Salary**: At least 90% of your old salary or the minimum wage, fitting Delft collective labor agreements in education or manufacturing. Work that deviates can be refused provided you substantiate it with local occupational health service advice. ## Your Rights You may refuse work if it is not suitable. The UWV assesses this objectively via an occupational health service in the Delft region or an insurance physician. Always request written substantiation and consult the UWV office in Zoetermeer for Delft cases. ## Practical Examples A driver with back complaints from Delft-Zuid does not have to accept heavy lifting work at a local construction site. A manager with burnout at a TU Delft spin-off can refuse part-time administrative work if it is too stressful due to the Delft work culture. ## Advice Document everything, including travel times via 9292.nl, and consult a labor expert via regional trade unions. This way you avoid sanctions in Delft. (278 words)