From welfare to work in Tilburg? The 'bridging arrangement' under the Participation Act helps you on your way. For a full-time job, you retain 100% welfare alongside your salary for 6 months (up to max. welfare level). After that, the benefit automatically stops. For part-time work, a pro rata retention applies. In 2024, the municipality of Tilburg offers a one-time bonus of €300 if you work for 6 months, to stimulate outflow.
Participation Act article 78 regulates this nationally, but report new work immediately to Team Work & Income of the municipality of Tilburg (via 013-542 22 22 or MijnGemeenteTilburg.nl). They will adjust your benefit immediately. Partner income is included in the calculation. After termination, you can reapply in case of job loss, with a 4-week 'reconnection period' without asset verification.
Advantages in Tilburg: no poverty trap thanks to this arrangement. The municipality offers free job application training and workshops via Werkplein Tilburg. Penalty for not reporting: at least €546. Check your situation via the UWV work folder or the Tilburg Customer Contact Centre. Approximately 40% of outflowers return within a year; therefore, build up a buffer. Combine with local study cost reimbursements for retraining, such as via the Tilburg Work-Learning Company.