Suitable Work in Reintegration in Tilburg: Criteria and Your Assessment Rights

## Introduction What exactly is 'suitable work' in Tilburg? During reintegration, many sick employees from the region, such as around the Spoorzone or Assendelft, refuse offered jobs, resulting in sanctions. But not every job fits your situation. This article explains the legal criteria according to the WIA and Wet verbetering poortwachter, your rights to assess work, and how to safely refuse at local UWV offices in Tilburg. ## Criteria for Suitable Work According to the WIA and Wet verbetering poortwachter, suitable work in Tilburg must meet: - **Your physical and mental capacities**: No overload, taking into account Tilburg work conditions such as in the textile or logistics sector. - **Education and experience**: Matching your background, for example from Fontys education or local SME experience. - **Travel distance and hours**: Reasonable in time from residential areas like Het Zand or Oud-Zuid, with public transport options via NS to UWV Tilburg. - **Salary**: At least 90% of your old salary or the minimum wage, in line with regional collective labor agreements. Work that deviates from this, you may refuse provided you properly motivate this with the UWV. ## Your Rights You may refuse work if it is not suitable. UWV Tilburg assesses this objectively via an occupational health service or insurance physician. Always request written substantiation and make use of the free consultation hour at Juridisch Loket Tilburg. ## Practical Examples A truck driver from Tilburg-Noord with back complaints does not have to accept heavy lifting work in a warehouse on Lovenslagweg. A manager with burnout from Heikant can refuse part-time administrative work at a company on Mozartlaan if it is too stressful due to busy shifts. ## Advice Document everything, consult a labor expert via UWV in Tilburg, and check local arrangements such as the Tilburg reintegration projects. This way you avoid sanctions and find suitable work in the region. (248 words)