Wage Sanctions for Illness in Tilburg: Differences with UWV Benefit Reductions

## Introduction In Tilburg, sanctions for illness affect not only benefits, but also wages of employees at local companies such as textile and machine factories. This article compares wage sanctions by Tilburg employers with UWV reductions, with a focus on procedures, local legal assistance and protection via institutions such as the Juridisch Loket Tilburg. ## Employer Wage Sanctions During first-year wage payment in Tilburg, the employer may reduce by 70% if you refuse re-integration, for example in case of absenteeism in the areas around the Spoorzone. This requires a warning and hearing procedure. Contact the subdistrict court in Breda for Tilburg matters. Legal basis: BW article 7:629. ## UWV Benefit Reduction After two years WIA: up to 70% reduction or termination via the UWV office in Tilburg. Stricter, but with right of objection and support from local trade unions such as FNV Midden Brabant. ## Differences - **Term**: Wage directly with Tilburg employer, benefit after UWV assessment. - **Amount**: Wage more flexible depending on collective labour agreement in Brabant industry, benefit fixed. - **Appeal**: Both via subdistrict court Breda or district court Oost-Brabant. ## Protection Medical necessity, confirmed by Tilburg general practitioners or Occupational Health Services, blocks sanctions. Use collective labour agreement provisions and consult Gratis Rechtswinkel Tilburg for extra safeguards. Choose strategy tailored to local working conditions. (218 words)