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Employer Reintegration Obligations in Amsterdam: Check and Demand Compliance

Are you aware of your Amsterdam employer's reintegration obligations? Check the plan, use local UWV assistance, and report errors to prevent sanctions.

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## Introduction In Amsterdam, your employer must actively cooperate in your reintegration after illness, otherwise *you* risk sanctions from the UWV. This article for Amsterdammers highlights the legal obligations, local resources, and steps in case of non-compliance, with attention to the busy labor market in the capital. ## Employer Obligations Under the Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet verbetering poortwachter), your Amsterdam employer must: - Draw up a reintegration plan within 8 weeks of illness. - Engage an occupational health service or company doctor for problem analysis. - Offer suitable work within the company's own organization (first track), taking into account Amsterdam sectors such as tourism and tech. - Start the second track if illness lasts longer than 1 year, with assistance from regional reintegration agencies. In case of violation, UWV Amsterdam may impose wage sanctions, which further motivates employers in the city due to high personnel costs. ## How to Check in Amsterdam? Request the reintegration file from your employer. Verify if it meets the requirements. Report errors directly to the UWV office in Amsterdam via the online reporting form or by telephone (088-8989294). Local trade unions such as FNV in Amsterdam offer free advice and file review. ## Consequences of Non-Compliance If your employer does not cooperate? Then the UWV will often lift your sanction. Demand compensation from the sub-district court in Amsterdam, supported by case law from the Amsterdam District Court. In the city, we see more successful claims due to quick access to legal assistance via the Amsterdam Legal Counter (Juridisch Loket Amsterdam). ## Amsterdam Practice Case A hospitality employer in Amsterdam-Centre failed to start a second track for a sick chef. The UWV imposed a wage sanction, and the employee retained his benefit plus compensation via the sub-district court. Stay alert in the dynamic Amsterdam labor market and protect your rights with local support. (278 words)