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WIEG Benefit Amount Amsterdam: How Much Do You Get?

The **WIEG benefit** provides financial support during paid parental leave in Amsterdam. Learn how your benefit is calculated based on gross salary, with maxima for 2024, local examples and tips for applying via UWV and Rechtbank Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 220).

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WIEG Benefit Amount in Amsterdam: How Much Do You Receive During Parental Leave?

In Amsterdam, during **paid parental leave (WIEG)**, you receive a benefit that compensates your income. This **WIEG benefit** is based on your **gross salary** and duration. Discover the exact amount, calculation method, influencing factors, with Amsterdam-specific examples and references to Rechtbank Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 220) and Juridisch Loket Amsterdam (Vijzelstraat 77).

What Does the WIEG Benefit Entail for Amsterdammers?

The **WIEG benefit** (Income Provision Act for Parental Leave and Family Leave) compensates income loss when temporarily not working for child care, such as **partner leave**. Amount: 70% of your average gross salary over the **12 months before leave starts**. UWV pays out, with maxima set in WIEG and AMvB.

Legal Frameworks

  • WIEG Act: Regulates the benefit.
  • Article 10 WIEG: Specifies the amount.
  • AMvB WIEG: Contains amounts and methods.
  • Minimum Wage Act: Sets the lower limit.

Conditions for Amsterdam Employees and Self-Employed

  • At least 12 hours/week worked in the last 12 months.
  • Applies to parents with **parental or partner leave**.
  • Self-employed with demonstrable work qualify.

Unsure? Contact Juridisch Loket Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77 for free advice.

WIEG Benefit Amount Calculation: Step-by-Step with Amsterdam Example

Base: **Average gross salary** over the last 12 months (including bonuses, holiday pay, 13th month).

  1. Determine average salary:

    Amsterdam resident with average €4,200/month gross (typical for the region): base = €4,200.

  2. Calculate 70%:

    €4,200 × 0.70 = €2,940 per month.

  3. Maxima and minima 2024:
    TypeMonthly Amount (2024)
    Maximum€3,260.10
    Minimum€1,350 (dependent on minimum wage)

    Your €2,940 falls within limits. Higher? Capped at maximum.

For objection or dispute: Rechtbank Amsterdam, Parnassusweg 220.

Practical Tips for Amsterdam

  • Apply via UWV portal within 4 weeks after leave starts.
  • Documents: payslips, contract, birth certificate.
  • Local advice: Juridisch Loket Amsterdam (Vijzelstraat 77) or UWV Amsterdam.

Frequently Asked Questions about WIEG in Amsterdam

Question: What if my salary varies? UWV uses monthly average.

Question: Does this apply to part-time? Yes, if ≥12 hours/week.

Question: File an objection? Within 6 weeks at UWV, possibly Rechtbank Amsterdam.