In Delft, with its thriving high-tech and university sector, the calculation of the transitional compensation follows a simple formula: for each full year of service 1/3 monthly salary, with a maximum of €94,000 or one year's salary in 2025. Take the gross salary including holiday pay and fixed allowances, excluding variable bonuses – relevant for employees at TU Delft or local startups.
Example 1: Delft employee with 6 years of service and €3,000 monthly salary. Calculation: (6 x 1/3 x €3,000) = €6,000. Example 2: With 15 years of service at a Delft engineering firm with €4,500 salary: (10 x 1/3 x €4,500) + (5 x 1/2 x €4,500) = €11,250 (note the transition rule for older years of service). Partial years, such as half a year at a local scale-up, count pro rata.
Use the online calculation tool of the Central Government for exact amounts. In case of dismissal during maternity leave or illness, protection rules apply, but the calculation remains the same – extra important in Delft with many young families. Employers must pay the compensation within one month after the dismissal date. In Delft collective agreements, such as in the metal or education sectors, a higher compensation may have been agreed, which takes priority over the statutory minimum.
Tip: Keep payslips as evidence, especially at Delft tech companies. In case of disputes, you can go to the subdistrict court at the District Court of The Hague (travel office in Delft) within two months after dismissal. Local trade unions in Delft offer free advice for precise calculations.