WAZO Benefit Amount 2024 in Tilburg
The **WAZO benefit** (Sickness Fund Disability Benefits Act) compensates your income if you cannot work due to pregnancy or childbirth in Tilburg. The amount depends on your salary, leave duration, and local collective labor agreements. This article explains the calculation, expected amounts for 2024, and conditions, with specific information for Tilburg.
What is the WAZO benefit in Tilburg?
The WAZO benefit applies to **maternity leave** (from 16 weeks before birth) and **childbirth leave** (6 weeks after birth). Paid out via your **sickness fund** or **disability insurance**, based on **gross salary**. In Tilburg, many employees fall under sector-specific collective labor agreements such as healthcare or industry, which affect the benefit.
Regulated via the **WAZO Act** and **Disability Insurance Act**. Check your **collective labor agreement** or **employment contract** for Tilburg-specific rules.
Legal basis in Tilburg
Main laws:
- Disability Benefits Sickness Fund Act (WAZO Act): For pregnant and giving birth female employees.
- Employment contract and collective labor agreement: Determines continued wage payment; in Tilburg often 100% for the first weeks.
- Civil Code Article 7:667a: Right to leave.
- District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg: Local court for disputes.
Without collective labor agreement arrangements, the standard sickness fund scheme applies. In Tilburg: contact **Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364** for free advice.
Calculation of WAZO Benefit Tilburg
Determined by:
- Gross salary: Usually 70-100% thereof.
- Leave duration: First 16 weeks maternity + 6 weeks childbirth leave often paid by employer.
- Sickness fund rules: Vary per insurer.
Standard in Tilburg:
- First 16+6 weeks: 100% by employer.
- Thereafter **WAZO**: 70-100% gross, depending on collective labor agreement (e.g., higher in Tilburg healthcare sector).
WAZO Amounts 2024 Tilburg
Dependent on salary and fund. Average percentages:
| Type | Percentage of gross salary | Tilburg remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Continued wage payment by employer | 100% | Example: €3,000 gross/month = €3,000. |
| WAZO standard | 70% | Example: €3,000 = €2,100/month. |
| WAZO with collective labor agreement (Tilburg) | 80-100% | Healthcare/industry collective labor agreements often higher. |
| Max. daily benefit | €256.91/day | 2024 maximum (UWV reference). |
Example: WAZO Benefit €2,500 Gross Salary
Step 1: Daily wage = €2,500 / 21.75 ≈ €115.
Step 2: WAZO = 70% ≈ €80/day.
Month: €80 x 21.75 ≈ €1,740. With collective labor agreement: up to €115/day.
Help in Tilburg
- Juridisch Loket Tilburg: Spoorlaan 364, tel. 0900-8020. Free intake.
- District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant: Wilhelminapark 100, for proceedings.
- Check UWV or sickness fund for application.
Tips for Female Employees in Tilburg
Report leave 4 weeks in advance. Keep payslips. In case of problems: Loket or trade union. 2024 indexation may be higher due to inflation.