WW Sanctions for Breach of Application Duty in Amsterdam
If you receive a WW benefit in Amsterdam, you are obliged to actively seek work. If you breach this WW application duty, the UWV may impose sanctions such as deduction or suspension of your benefit. In Amsterdam, appeals against these are handled by the Rechtbank Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 220). The Juridisch Loket Amsterdam (Vijzelstraat 77) offers free advice. This article explains what the sanctions are, how they work and your rights in Amsterdam.
What does the WW application duty in Amsterdam entail?
The application duty requires that you, as a WW beneficiary in Amsterdam, search for work for at least 18 hours per week. This includes applying for vacancies via Werk.nl, participating in training at the UWV office in Amsterdam or seeking internships. The requirements are set out in the Work and Security Act (WWZ) and the Work and Income Regulations (RWI).
Legal basis for sanctions on application duty in Amsterdam
Sanctions for breach are regulated in:
- Article 16 paragraph 1 sub b WW: Deduction of benefit for failure to comply with duties.
- Article 16 paragraph 2 WW: Full or partial suspension.
- Article 17 WW: Mandatory prior warning.
Overview of UWV sanctions in Amsterdam
Depending on the violation, the UWV in Amsterdam imposes these sanctions:
| Sanction | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Official warning | Written notification from UWV Amsterdam regarding shortfall in application efforts. | First step, no duration. |
| Benefit deduction | 10-35% reduction on WW benefit. | 1-4 months. |
| Benefit suspension | Full suspension, but registration remains in place. | 1-8 months in case of repetition. |
| Restart procedure | Proof of new applications required for resumption. | Until efforts have been made. |
When are sanctions imposed in Amsterdam?
UWV Amsterdam imposes sanctions for structural or deliberate breaches, such as:
- Reporting fewer than 4 applications per month.
- Failing to attend UWV appointments in Amsterdam.
- Submitting incomplete application records.
- Refusing jobs that match your profile.
Example of sanction in Amsterdam
You only apply for jobs in Amsterdam 2 times per month instead of the required frequency. After a warning from UWV, a 25% deduction follows for 2 months. If you continue to fail? Then the benefit is suspended for 3 months.
Rights and appeal in Amsterdam
In the event of unjustified sanctions in Amsterdam, you have:
- Right to motivation: UWV must substantiate the decision with evidence.
- Objection procedure: Submit within 6 weeks to UWV.
- Appeal to Rechtbank Amsterdam: Parnassusweg 220, after rejection of objection.
- Free assistance: Juridisch Loket Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77 (020-2370878).