Transition from Social Assistance to Unemployment Benefit in Tilburg: Asset Rules

In Tilburg, where many residents depend on social assistance due to the local economy with sectors such as textiles and logistics, more lenient asset rules apply upon transition to WW benefit (Unemployment Insurance Act) than under the Participation Act. The UWV does not test against a strict asset threshold as the municipality of Tilburg does for social assistance, but looks at 'disposable income' during unemployment. Savings above €6,130 (2024) lead to partial deduction from the WW benefit: for every €4 above the threshold, €1 less benefit. Your partner's income is fully taken into account. The strict WWB asset threshold from the social assistance period lapses, but own home, furnishings, and typical Tilburg possessions such as bicycles remain exempt. The WW duration is a maximum of 24 months, depending on your employment history in the Midden-Brabant region. Report changes within 7 days to the UWV office in Tilburg or via Werk.nl. Unlike social assistance, WW does not build up a capital accumulation period, but asset growth after dismissal, such as a local severance payment from a factory in the Oud-Zuid neighbourhood, counts as income and reduces the benefit. In case of illness, the Sickness Benefits Act applies with the same WW rules. The UWV checks via payslips, bank statements, and sometimes cooperation with local Tilburg employers. Advantages in Tilburg: WW benefit is 70% of your salary, often higher than social assistance, and aligns with the municipality's reintegration programmes such as at Werkplein Tilburg. After WW ends, back to social assistance? Then the municipality applies the asset threshold of approximately €7,575 for single persons again. Calculate your entitlement via the UWV calculation tool or visit the UWV in Tilburg at Korvellaan. Legal basis: WW Article 24. Actively seek work via outplacement agencies in Tilburg, such as those of Randstad, to maintain your rights and return to the labour market faster.