Transitievergoeding bij Ontslag in Tilburg: Berekening, Voorwaarden en Rechten 2025
The transitievergoeding is a statutory benefit that employees in Tilburg and surrounding areas can claim upon dismissal. Regulated in Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code, this scheme compensates for job loss and assists in the transition to new employment. This article provides all information on your entitlement to the transitievergoeding, the calculation method, and applicable requirements, with local Tilburg context.
What does the transitievergoeding entail upon dismissal?
Upon dismissal, as an employee in Tilburg, you receive a mandatory financial compensation if the employer terminates the contract or in the case of mutual agreement. Since 1 July 2015, this applies under the Work and Security Act (Wet werk en zekerheid - WWZ). It provides financial support for job searching, retraining, or training in the region.
The compensation depends on years of service and salary. It often comes in addition to a voluntary severance arrangement.
Statutory basis: Article 7:673 DCC
Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek - DCC) establishes the transitievergoeding for the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100 in Tilburg:
- Employer pays upon termination of contract on its initiative
- Also in case of settlement agreement, provided the employer took the initiative
- Calculated based on length of service and salary
- Exceptions without compensation
For 10 years of service: 1/6 monthly salary per month. From year 11: 1/4 per month.
Conditions for transitievergoeding in Tilburg
When is there entitlement to transitievergoeding?
In Tilburg, entitlement applies if:
- Employment relationship: At least 2 years (24 months)
- Employer's initiative: Dismissal by employer
- Settlement agreement: Employer initiated it
- Fixed-term contract: Not extended under certain conditions
Exceptions without transitievergoeding
No compensation in case of:
- Dismissal during probationary period
- Seriously culpable conduct of employee
- Employee's own initiative
- Pension age (AOW)
- Death
- Employer's bankruptcy (sometimes)
- Less than 24 months
For advice: Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.
Calculation of transitievergoeding: formula
Basic formula
First 10 years: 1/6 × gross monthly salary × months
From year 11: 1/4 × gross monthly salary × months (from 121)
Salary definition
Including:
- Fixed components
- Holiday allowance
- Regular bonuses/allowances
- 13th month
- Average commission
Maximum 2025
Max €94,000 gross or annual salary (if higher).
Examples of transitievergoeding calculation
Example 1: 5 years of service
Monthly salary €3,000, 60 months:
1/6 × €3,000 × 60 = €30,000 gross.
Example 2: 15 years of service
Monthly salary €3,000, first 120 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 120 = €60,000
Remaining 60 months: 1/4 × €3,000 × 60 = €45,000
Total: €105,000 (max €94,000)
Practice in Tilburg: Court and advice
In disputes: District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg. Free assistance via Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364. Know your rights in 2025!