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WIEG Benefit Conditions Delft

The WIEG benefit compensates for income loss during paid parental leave. For parents in Delft: personal, income, and leave conditions explained with local assistance via Juridisch Loket Delft and Rechtbank Den Haag.

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WIEG Benefit Conditions Delft 2024

The **WIEG benefit** (Income Provision Act for One-Off Family Allowance) supports parents in Delft and surrounding areas with **Paid Parental Leave (WIEG)**. Discover the conditions, application procedure, and local resources via the Juridisch Loket Delft (district of Rechtbank Den Haag).

WIEG Benefit Explained for Delft

In Delft, the **Social Insurance Bank (SVB)** pays out the WIEG benefit to working parents with young children. It compensates **70% of your daily income** during leave, calculated over the past 12 months. Perfect for Delft residents balancing work and family.

Legal Basis (Den Haag District)

Regulated in the **WIEG Act** and **Paid Parental Leave Act**. Relevant articles:

  • Art. 1.1 WIEG Act: Target group parents in Delft.
  • Art. 2.1 WIEG Act: Benefit calculation.
  • Art. 3.1 WIEG Act: Max. 26 weeks leave.
  • Art. 4.1 WIEG Act: Application conditions.
  • Art. 5.1 WIEG Act: Sanctions for fraud.

For disputes: **Rechtbank Den Haag** (Den Haag team, Delft location). Free intake via Juridisch Loket Delft (Burg. s'Jacobstraat 13, 2611 HT Delft).

WIEG Benefit Conditions Delft

1. Personal Conditions

  • Parent/foster parent of child <8 years (or <12 if disabled).
  • Registered in **municipality of Delft** or surrounding municipalities (Den Haag district).
  • Min. 3 months worked in the last 12 months before leave starts.
  • Current employment contract (permanent/temporary).

2. Income Conditions 2024

  • Average daily income ≥ **€30** (12 months before leave).
  • Max. annual income approx. **€125,000 gross**.
  • No ongoing social assistance/unemployment benefit (unless combined with work).

3. Leave Conditions

  • **1-26 weeks continuous leave**.
  • Taken within 1 year after child's birth/adoption.
  • Inform employer >4 weeks in advance.

Applying in Delft

Apply via SVB.nl. Local assistance: **Juridisch Loket Delft** (tel: 0900-8020, make an appointment). For objection: Rechtbank Den Haag, sub-district court sector.

Practical Example Delft

Delft mother (TU employee) took 9 weeks WIEG leave after birth. Income €45,000/year → benefit €210/day (70%). SVB approved after payslips.

Rights and Obligations

  • Right: SVB decision within 8 weeks.
  • Obligation: Actually take the leave, report changes.
  • In case of refusal: objection to SVB, then Rechtbank Den Haag.

Extra Tip Delft: Check via municipality of Delft if you are entitled to additional childcare subsidy alongside WIEG.