WW Law in Tilburg: Your Employment History Determines Your WW Benefit
For a **WW benefit** in the Tilburg region, your **employment history** is decisive. It determines both the duration and the amount of your benefit. The **UWV** and **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant** (Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg) assess your work history according to strict rules.
Unemployed in Tilburg? For an **Unemployment Act (WW) benefit**, they look at your **employment history** over the last 36 months. Whether you qualify and the amount of your benefit depends on hours worked, sectors, and income. In complex cases, you can go to the **Juridisch Loket Tilburg** (Spoorlaan 364) for free advice.
What Counts as Employment History in Tilburg?
Your **employment history** includes 36 months of paid work prior to your unemployment. This applies to full-time, part-time, temporary jobs, **ZW benefits** (sickness benefits), and **WIA benefits**. The **UWV** in Tilburg calculates your WW entitlements based on this. Local employers in sectors such as logistics and healthcare often count heavily.
Periods That Do Count:
- Paid work: Full-time, part-time, or temp agency work in Tilburg.
- Sickness absence: **ZW benefit** during illness.
- WIA benefit: Disability benefits.
- Previous WW: Prior benefits can accumulate.
- Training: Paid vocational training in the last 3 years.
Tip for Tilburg: Periods with local companies such as at the port or textile sector are fully counted.
Periods That Do Not Count:
- Gaps without income or benefits.
- Unpaid volunteer work with Tilburg associations.
- Study without pay, e.g., at Fontys University of Applied Sciences.
- **Social assistance benefit** or **WW supplement** from the municipality.
Legal Basis for WW Law in Tilburg
The **Unemployment Act (WW)** governs your employment history. Key articles:
- Art. 10 WW: Minimum work in 36 months for entitlement to benefit.
- Art. 11 WW: Amount based on lowest/highest income in the last 3 years.
- Art. 12 WW: Duration dependent on age and employment history.
- Art. 13 WW: Additional requirements for young people under 27.
The **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant** (Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg) handles objections. The **UWV** handles daily wage calculations.
How Does UWV Tilburg Calculate Your WW Amount?
Based on **average daily wage** from the last 36 months, via lowest and highest incomes. For part-time work in Tilburg, pro-rata applies. Seek help from **Juridisch Loket Tilburg** (Spoorlaan 364) for verification.
Local Assistance in Tilburg
- **UWV Work Company Tilburg**: Application and advice.
- **Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364**: Free legal consultation hours.
- **District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100**: For appeals.
Action: Gather payslips and report to UWV within 1 week after dismissal.