Employer's Re-integration Obligations in Tilburg: Check and Demand Compliance

## Introduction In Tilburg, your employer must actively cooperate in your re-integration after illness, otherwise *you* risk sanctions from the UWV. This article for workers in Tilburg highlights the legal obligations, how to check them, and what to do in case of negligence, with attention to local institutions such as the UWV office in Tilburg. ## Employer's Obligations Under the Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet verbetering poortwachter), every employer in Tilburg and surrounding areas must: - Draw up a re-integration plan within 8 weeks of the first day of illness. - Engage an occupational health service or company doctor for an expert assessment. - Offer suitable work within the company's own organisation (first track). - Activate the second track in case of long-term absence, such as more than 1 year, with external assistance from re-integration agencies in the Tilburg region. In the event of a breach, UWV Tilburg may impose wage sanctions on the employer, up to 1 year of continued wage payment. Local trade unions such as FNV in Tilburg can provide advice on this. ## How to Check in Tilburg? Request your re-integration file from the employer, including the plan, occupational health service reports and evaluations. Check whether it complies with the Gatekeeper standards. Report shortcomings directly to the UWV office at Dr. Deelenstraat in Tilburg via the online reporting form or by telephone (0900-9294). They assess regional cases quickly. ## Consequences of Negligence If your employer does not cooperate, the UWV will often lift your sanction. You can claim damages from the sub-district court in Tilburg (Paleis van Justitie, Schouwburgplein) for lost income or delay in re-integration. ## Practice Case from Tilburg A metalworker from Tilburg with back problems saw his employer ignore the second track. After reporting to UWV Tilburg, the boss received a wage sanction of 70% and the employee retained his benefit. The case was supported by local legal assistance from Juridisch Loket Tilburg. Stay alert in Tilburg and protect your rights with the help of regional experts. (312 words)