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WAZO Benefit Amount Delft 2024

The WAZO benefit compensates your income during maternity and childbirth leave in Delft. Discover here the amount, calculation, and local conditions for 2024, including examples and tips via Juridisch Loket Delft.

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WAZO Benefit Amount 2024 in Delft

The **WAZO benefit** (Sickness Fund Disability Benefits Act) compensates your income if you cannot work during pregnancy or childbirth in Delft. The amount depends on your salary, collective labour agreement (CAO), and the duration of your leave. This article explains how the amount is calculated, what amounts you can expect in 2024, and which local conditions apply at the **District Court of The Hague (district)** and **Juridisch Loket Delft**.

What is the WAZO benefit in Delft?

The WAZO benefit is a benefit for pregnant employees and women after childbirth who cannot work during **maternity leave** (from 16 weeks before the expected birth) or **childbirth leave** (6 weeks after childbirth). In Delft, this is paid out via your **sickness fund** or **disability insurance**. The amount is based on your **gross salary** and local CAO agreements.

The WAZO benefit falls under the **Sickness Fund Disability Benefits Act (WAZO Act)** and **Disability Insurance Act**. In the Delft region, the **CAO** and your employment contract also play a role. For advice, you can contact the **Juridisch Loket Delft**.

Legal basis in Delft

The main legal grounds for the WAZO benefit are:

  • Sickness Fund Disability Benefits Act (WAZO Act): Regulates benefits for pregnant and childbearing women in Delft.
  • Employment contract and CAO: Determine wage continuation; in Delft often sector-specific.
  • Civil Code (CC), Article 7:667a: Right to leave, applicable at **District Court of The Hague**.
  • Health Insurance Act (HIA): For maternity care in Delft.

In Delft, the standard sickness fund scheme often applies if your CAO does not provide additional agreements. Contact **Juridisch Loket Delft** for a personal check.

How is the WAZO benefit calculated in Delft?

The amount depends on:

  1. Gross salary: Usually 70-100% compensation.
  2. Leave duration: First 16 weeks maternity + 6 weeks childbirth leave often continued by employer.
  3. Sickness fund rules: Vary per insurer in Delft.

Example: With a gross salary of €3,000, you receive approximately €2,100 (70%) via WAZO after employer continuation.

Current WAZO amounts 2024 Delft

Overview of average percentages:

Type of benefit Percentage of gross salary Remarks Delft
Wage continuation by employer 100% First 16+6 weeks; Delft sector CAOs often full.
WAZO standard 70% After continuation; via sickness fund.
WAZO with CAO 70-100% Higher in Delft CAOs such as government/tech.
Max. daily benefit €274.44 (2024) Max. based on UWV reference; check locally.

Assistance in Delft

In case of disputes: **District Court of The Hague (Delft district)**. Free advice: **Juridisch Loket Delft** (address: [fill in], tel: 0900-8020). Check your CAO for Delft-specific supplements.

Tips: Apply on time at sickness fund. Keep payslips. In case of doubt: Juridisch Loket Delft.