Unemployment Benefit Law in Delft: Your Employment History Determines Your Benefit
For a **WW benefit**, your **employment history** plays a crucial role. It affects not only the amount, but also the duration of your benefit. For residents of Delft, this falls under the district of the **District Court of The Hague**. This article explains how your work experience is assessed, which rules apply and where you can go in Delft for help, such as at the **Juridisch Loket Delft**.
If you become unemployed in Delft, you can apply for an **Unemployment Act (WW) benefit** from the **UWV** under certain conditions. One of the most important factors is your **employment history** over the last 36 months (3 years). Whether you are entitled to WW and how high your benefit is depends on how much you have worked, how long and in which sectors. This article explains exactly how your **employment history** is assessed and what this means for your benefit in the Delft region.
What is Your Employment History in the Context of Delft?
Your **employment history** is the period of 36 months prior to your unemployment in which you performed paid work. This includes full-time jobs, part-time work, temporary contracts, sick leave and benefits such as **ZW** or **WIA**. The **UWV** assesses this to establish your WW entitlement. For residents of Delft, in case of disputes, you can go to the **District Court of The Hague** (district The Hague, Delft location) or start at the **Juridisch Loket Delft** for free advice.
Which Periods Count Towards WW in Delft?
Not all periods count equally. The following are taken into account:
- Paid work: Full-time, part-time or temporary, common in Delft sectors such as engineering and education.
- Sick leave: With **ZW benefit**.
- WIA benefit: Fully counted.
- Previous WW benefit: Can extend the employment history.
- Paid training: Related to work, e.g. TU Delft courses with compensation.
Important for Delft: Unpaid periods such as volunteering at local clubs or studying without pay do not count. Periods between jobs without benefits also do not count.
Which Periods Do Not Count?
The following periods are not taken into account:
- Periods without income (between jobs in Delft without benefits).
- Volunteering or unpaid internships.
- Study without pay, e.g. at university without work.
- Social assistance benefit or **WW supplement** (no substitute employment history).
Legal Basis: Assessment of Employment History
The rules are set out in the **Unemployment Act (WW)**. Important articles:
- Article 10 WW: Sufficiently worked in the last 36 months.
- Article 11 WW: Amount based on lowest/highest income in the last 3 years.
- Article 12 WW: Duration dependent on age and history.
- Article 13 WW: Special rules for under 27-year-olds (min. hours).
The **UWV** handles practical calculations. For objections in Delft: **District Court of The Hague** (district). First advice: **Juridisch Loket Delft** (free for low incomes).
How is the Amount of Your WW Benefit Determined in Delft?
The amount is based on the **average daily wage** of the last 36 months, via lowest/highest income. UWV calculates this. In doubt? Contact **Juridisch Loket Delft** or file with **District Court of The Hague**.
Help in Delft: Where to Go?
- UWV: Application for WW benefit.
- Juridisch Loket Delft: Free legal advice on employment history and WW.
- District Court of The Hague (district): Objection and appeal against UWV decisions.
Last update: current WW rules 2023. Check with UWV for your situation.