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WIEG Benefit Maximum Amount Delft

The WIEG benefit compensates for income loss during paid parental leave. Maximum €2,120/week in 2024. Seek help from Juridisch Loket Delft or Rechtbank Den Haag.

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WIEG Benefit: Maximum Amount and Rate in 2024 (Delft)

The WIEG benefit (Income Provision Act for the First Year of Family Life) supports parents in Delft and surrounding areas during paid parental leave. The maximum amount is linked to your income and leave duration. In 2024, a fixed maximum of €2,120 per week applies. Discover the rules, calculations, and application procedure specific to Delft.

What does the WIEG benefit entail?

This benefit covers income loss for parents who temporarily do not work or work less to care for their newborn child. The Social Insurance Bank (SVB) pays it out, based on your average salary over the three months prior to the leave. In Delft, you can seek personal guidance at the Juridisch Loket Delft.

The scheme applies up to 52 weeks after birth and is combinable with parental pay or partner pay, but not with a unemployment benefit.

Legal basis (Rechtbank Den Haag district)

Regulated in Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code. Key articles for cases in Delft (Rechtbank Den Haag district):

For disputes: Rechtbank Den Haag (family law team). Free initial advice via Juridisch Loket Delft (address: [fill in location address]).

Maximum Amount WIEG Benefit 2024

The weekly maximum is €2,120, set by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. This follows economic indexation. Your benefit: 70% of your daily wage (max. €2,120/week).

Calculation Example

For €280 daily wage:

  1. Daily wage: €280
  2. 70% = €196/day
  3. €196 × 7 = €1,372/week (below maximum)

For higher salary: max. €2,120/week. Annual maximum: €2,120 × 52 = €110,240 (theoretical).

Rights and Obligations

Rights

  • Benefit upon meeting conditions during leave (16-52 weeks).
  • Combinable with parental/partner pay (not unemployment benefit).
  • Tax-free up to €3,800; remainder progressive.

Obligations

  • Apply to SVB before leave starts.
  • Report income from three months prior.
  • No significant work during leave.
  • Report changes to SVB.

In Delft: assistance with application via Juridisch Loket Delft. For objections: procedure at Rechtbank Den Haag.

Help in Delft

Consult Juridisch Loket Delft for free advice on WIEG applications, objections, or calculations. For legal proceedings: Rechtbank Den Haag district.