{"id":1261,"date":"2025-04-16T09:26:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/?page_id=1261"},"modified":"2025-07-25T10:27:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:27:40","slug":"mutual-agreement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/ontslag\/wederzijds-goedvinden\/","title":{"rendered":"Dismissal by mutual agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e1261-e1 mz1-0 mz1-1 mz1-2 mz1-3\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e1261-e2 mz1-a mz1-b mz1-c mz1-d mz1-e\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e1261-e3 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-v mz1-w mz1-x mz1-1e mz1-1f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e4 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e5 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2m mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2q mz1-2r mz1-2s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dismissal by mutual agreement: everything you need to know<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e6 mz1-3w mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-40 mz1-41 banner-description\"><p>Is your employer pushing for dismissal by mutual consent? Or are you, as an employee, pushing for this yourself? If so, you probably have many questions. We will guide you through all the steps and discuss your legal rights. Even if you have already received a proposal from your employer: this information will help you make the right decisions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e7 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-40 mz1-41 mz1-42 banner-description\"><\/div><figure class=\"x-div x-container max width e1261-e8 mz1-a mz1-b mz1-e mz1-f mz1-g\"><div class=\"x-div e1261-e9 mz1-a mz1-b mz1-c mz1-d mz1-e mz1-h mz1-i mz1-j mz1-7\"><div class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-toggle has-graphic e1261-e10 mz1-4j mz1-4k mz1-4l mz1-8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-x-toggle=\"1\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e10\" data-x-toggle-overlay=\"1\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\" aria-controls=\"e1261-e10-modal\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-label=\"Toggle Modal Content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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mz1-28\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e19 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2q mz1-2r mz1-2s mz1-2t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">What compensation are you entitled to upon dismissal?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e1261-e20 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-23 mz1-24 mz1-29\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e1261-e21 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2p mz1-2u mz1-2v mz1-2w mz1-2x mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-30 mz1-31 mz1-32\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe5ce;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"nl\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <style>\n        .input-container {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            border: 1px solid #ccc;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            padding: 8px 10px;\n            background-color: white;\n            width: auto;\n        }\n\n        .input-container input {\n            border: none;\n            outline: none;\n            font-size: 14px;\n            color: black;\n            flex: 1;\n            min-width: 120px;\n        }\n\n        .input-container i {\n            margin-right: 8px;\n            color: #4caf50;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"input-container\">\n    <i class=\"fas fa-euro-sign\"><\/i>\n    <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Gross salary\">\n<\/div>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/kit.fontawesome.com\/a076d05399.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"x-col e1261-e23 mz1-1x mz1-1y 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class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Calculate<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e1261-e28 mz1-0 mz1-1 mz1-5 mz1-6\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e1261-e29 mz1-a mz1-b mz1-c mz1-d mz1-e\"><div class=\"x-row e1261-e30 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-x mz1-14 mz1-16 mz1-17 mz1-1e mz1-1j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e31 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-21 mz1-2b\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e32 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-w mz1-z mz1-18 mz1-1k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e33 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e1261-e34 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2p mz1-2u mz1-2v mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-32 mz1-33 mz1-34 mz1-35 mz1-36\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf153;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dismissal by mutual agreement&nbsp;<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e1261-e35 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2v mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-30 mz1-31 mz1-32 mz1-35 mz1-36 mz1-37 mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3b mz1-3c mz1-3d\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dismissal by mutual consent is an agreement between employer and employee to end the employment relationship without the intervention of the UWV or court.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e1261-e36 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2v mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-30 mz1-31 mz1-32 mz1-35 mz1-36 mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3b mz1-3c mz1-3d mz1-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Make sure the termination agreement explicitly states that the initiative comes from the employer. This is very important for your entitlement to unemployment benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e1261-e37 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2v mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-30 mz1-31 mz1-32 mz1-35 mz1-36 mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3b mz1-3c mz1-3d mz1-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When dismissed during illness, you run the risk of losing your right to salary payment. So never just agree with your employer when you are in this situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e1261-e38 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2v mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-30 mz1-31 mz1-32 mz1-35 mz1-36 mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3b mz1-3c mz1-3d mz1-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Negotiate your severance payments. Make sure you work out what you are entitled to as an employee and have this recorded in your settlement agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e1261-e39 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21\"><span class=\"x-image x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e1261-e40 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ontwerp-zonder-titel-1.png\" width=\"592\" height=\"582\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e41 mz1-q mz1-s mz1-t mz1-x mz1-14 mz1-16 mz1-17 mz1-19 mz1-1e mz1-1l equal-height\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e1261-e42 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-2c equal-height\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e1261-e43 mz1-a mz1-b mz1-d mz1-g mz1-k\"><div class=\"x-row e1261-e44 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-z mz1-11 mz1-12 mz1-1a mz1-1g mz1-1m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e45 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e46 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-38 mz1-3f mz1-3g mz1-3h mz1-3i\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Table of contents<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e1261-e47 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-z mz1-1b mz1-1n mz1-1o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e48 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-2d\"><hr class=\"x-line e1261-e49 mz1-4u x-line-progress\"\/><hr class=\"x-line e1261-e50 mz1-4v\"\/><\/div><div class=\"x-col e1261-e51 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-21 mz1-27 mz1-2e\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e52 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-43 mz1-44\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#ontslag-met-wederzijds-goedvinden\">What is dismissal by mutual consent?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e53 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#voordelen-nadelen-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\">What are the advantages and disadvantages of dismissal by mutual agreement?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e54 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#beeindigingsovereenkomst-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What kind of agreement do you make with your employer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e55 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden-ww\">What about unemployment benefits upon dismissal?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e56 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#problemen-aanvraag-ww\">How do I avoid problems with my WW application?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e57 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#ziekte-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\">What if I am sick and I am offered mutual agreement dismissal?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e58 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#stappen-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\">What steps can I take towards mutual agreement dismissal?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e59 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#ziek-na-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What if I become ill after my dismissal?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e60 mz1-3x mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-44 mz1-45\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/mutual-agreement\/#belangrijkste-punten\">Key points<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e1261-e61 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21\"><div class=\"x-row e1261-e62 mz1-q mz1-t mz1-u mz1-16 mz1-1c mz1-1p mz1-1q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><figure class=\"x-col e1261-e63 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-20 mz1-2f mz1-2g\"><span class=\"x-image e1261-e64 mz1-4s mz1-4t mz1-9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mickey-Heimans-JPG-Adviseur-Leeuwendaal-klein.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Mickey Heimans - Legal expert, HR adviser\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/figure><div class=\"x-col e1261-e65 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e66 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-3b mz1-3j mz1-3k mz1-3l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Verified by Mickey Heimans<\/span>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal lawyer<br \/>Last updated: 23\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ontslag-met-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e67 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3m mz1-3n\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is dismissal by mutual consent?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e68 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With mutual agreement dismissal, you and your employer indicate that you agree together to terminate the employment contract. No official procedure at the UWV or the subdistrict court is required to make your dismissal official. So it is a mutual agreement where both parties agree to terminate the employment contract.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e69 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3m mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How is dismissal by mutual agreement different from other forms of dismissal?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e70 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is very important in cases of dismissal by mutual consent to put the agreements in writing. The document used for this is often called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/\">settlement agreement<\/a> or called a termination agreement. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Just like when you get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/employment-contract\/\">employment contract<\/a> went to, this also contains all kinds of agreements on the termination of your employment contract, such as the end date, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/severance-pay\/\">severance pay<\/a> and other conditions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e71 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3m mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Voluntary consent<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e72 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The main feature of mutual agreement dismissal is that both parties voluntarily agree and consent to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/\">resign<\/a>. This is especially important with regard to your right to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/unemployment-benefit\/\">WW benefit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e73 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3m mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Initiative lies with employer<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e74 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although the initiative for this form of dismissal often lies with the employer, it is incredibly important that the agreement clearly states that your employer has made the proposal to terminate the employment contract and that you, the employee, agree to it<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In fact, this is important for your entitlement to unemployment benefits. We have for formulation purposes a&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/example\/\">example of a settlement agreement<\/a> Made.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e75 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-z mz1-11 mz1-12 mz1-1a mz1-1g mz1-1r\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e76 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-21 mz1-2e mz1-2h\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e1261-e77 mz1-4w\"><div class=\"x-cell e1261-e78 mz1-4x mz1-4y\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e79 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2p mz1-2r mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-3a mz1-3e mz1-3h mz1-3p mz1-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">View <span style=\"color: #000000;\">our e-<\/span>book: resignation, now what? <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Free<\/span> with roadmap!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e1261-e80 mz1-4l mz1-4n mz1-4o get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ebook.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/ontslag-en-nu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">View e-book<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e1261-e81 mz1-4x mz1-4z\"><span class=\"x-image e1261-e82 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel-2.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e1261-e83 mz1-4v\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e84 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3m mz1-3n\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How is dismissal by mutual agreement different from other forms of dismissal?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e85 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal by mutual agreement differs from other forms of dismissal in several ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No approval from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwv.nl\/nl\/ontslag\">UWV<\/a> Whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rechtspraak.nl\/Onderwerpen\/Ontslag\">cantonal court<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The process is often faster and a lot less formal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is more room to negotiate terms<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is no legal obligation to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">a transitional allowance<\/a>, unless agreed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e86 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employer often steers towards mutual agreement dismissal<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e87 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal by mutual consent is often proposed by employers because it is a simple way to say goodbye to an employee. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example, consider a situation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/reorganisation\/\">reorganisation<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/disrupted-working-relationship\/\">disrupted working relationship<\/a> or other circumstances where your employer no longer sees the continuation of the employment contract. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Of course, as an employee, you can also push for dismissal by mutual consent.<\/span><\/p><\/div><span class=\"x-image e1261-e88 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-9.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Employee states that employer asked if they could separate by mutual agreement dismissal\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"voordelen-nadelen-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e89 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advantages and disadvantages of dismissal by mutual consent<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e90 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advantages and disadvantages of dismissal by mutual consent<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e91 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Terminating your employment contract by mutual agreement has advantages and disadvantages. It is important that you understand these well before agreeing with your employer.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e92 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Benefits of dismissal by mutual agreement for employees<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e93 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700 my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As an employee, dismissal by mutual agreement can offer several advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700 my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Speed<\/strong>: a dismissal by mutual agreement does not go through an official procedure, such as at the cantonal court or the UWV. This has the advantage that you can settle the employment relationship with your employer a lot faster. You have clarity about your situation sooner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700 my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Negotiate<\/strong>: because a dismissal by mutual agreement does not go through the UWV or the subdistrict court, you have room to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/negotiate\/\">negotiate<\/a> with your employer on the terms of termination of your employment contract. For example, you can negotiate the amount of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/severance-pay\/\">severance pay<\/a>, when you leave employment, which secondary conditions you will continue to keep until the end of your employment and other aspects, such as, for example, the relation or competition clause.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700 my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Relationship to your<\/strong> <strong>employer<\/strong>: despite the resignation following, it is nice to say goodbye to each other in a businesslike and professional manner. Although you can also include in the negotiation that a positive reference follows, it can also be beneficial for any future contacts in your field of work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700 my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Preserving your right to unemployment benefits<\/strong>: as mentioned, it is important to include this properly in the settlement agreement as well. In doing so, you need to meet a number of conditions, for example, it is important to include in the settlement agreement that the initiative for the dismissal lies with your employer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700 my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Customisation is possible<\/strong>: customisation is possible, e.g. for your outstanding holidays, an exemption from work or the transfer of your work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"wat-is-transitievergoeding\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e94 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h4 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Employer often benefits from mutual agreement dismissal<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e95 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is good to keep in mind that your employer also has a big advantage when dismissing you by mutual agreement. Employers are often not keen on formal procedures that take a long time and cost money. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It also gives them certainty about the termination of the employment relationship, better control over costs and prevention of possible conflicts in the workplace.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e96 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Disadvantages of dismissal by mutual agreement for employees<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e97 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Besides the advantages, there are also disadvantages you need to consider as an employee:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Less legal protection<\/strong>: when you agree with your employer in a settlement agreement, this often includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/final-discharge\/\">final discharge<\/a> in. This means that after signing the settlement agreement, you have nothing more to demand from each other. The moment you sign this, you will also lose part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/protection\/\">dismissal protection<\/a>. Good to know: signing a settlement agreement is subject to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/cooling-off-period\/\">statutory cooling-off period<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Risk to your unemployment benefit<\/strong>: many employees do not know the exact requirements for entitlement to unemployment benefit and do not pay close attention to this when signing the settlement agreement. You then run the risk as an employee that the UWV will say: \"you resigned voluntarily or did not meet other conditions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwv.nl\/werkzoekenden\/aanvragen\/ww-aanvragen\/\">your right to unemployment benefit<\/a> exercise\".<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>No compulsory transitional compensation<\/strong>: in this form of dismissal, there is no statutory transitional compensation, unless you explicitly agree in the settlement agreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Press to agree<\/strong>: when dismissal by mutual agreement is proposed by your employer, employees often feel like they have to agree to it straight away. Nothing could be further from the truth. You often have a much stronger position than you think. It is therefore important to have your settlement agreement checked by one of our experienced lawyers free of charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reflection period<\/strong>: you have after signing the settlement agreement <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/BWBR0005290\/2023-07-01#Boek7_Titeldeel10_Afdeling2_Artikel670b\">statutory 14-day cooling-off period<\/a> in which you can revisit the agreement you made with your employer. This is a short period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So it is very important to weigh the pros and cons against each other and seek free legal advice on your situation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><div id=\"beeindigingsovereenkomst-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e98 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The termination agreement in the event of dismissal by mutual consent<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e99 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The termination agreement, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/\">settlement agreement<\/a> referred to as the dismissal agreement, is the legal document that sets out all the agreements concerning your dismissal. This document forms the basis of the mutual agreement dismissal and it is therefore very important that it is carefully drafted and reviewed before you agree to its terms.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e100 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-z mz1-11 mz1-12 mz1-1a mz1-1g mz1-1s\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e101 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-21 mz1-2e mz1-2h\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e1261-e102 mz1-4w\"><div class=\"x-cell e1261-e103 mz1-4x mz1-4y\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e104 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2p mz1-2r mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-3a mz1-3e mz1-3f mz1-3h mz1-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Want a free check on your VSO? Clarity within 24 hours!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e1261-e105 mz1-4l mz1-4n mz1-4o get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/check\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Yes, I want this<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e1261-e106 mz1-4x mz1-4z\"><span class=\"x-image e1261-e107 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden-ww\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e108 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal by mutual agreement and unemployment benefits<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e109 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Because one of the biggest concerns in cases of dismissal by mutual consent is whether you are entitled to unemployment benefits, we still treat this separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is good to know that the UWV looks very critically at applications following dismissal by mutual agreement. They do this to prevent employees who have actually resigned voluntarily from applying for and receiving unemployment benefits anyway.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e110 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the conditions for WW after mutual agreement dismissal?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e111 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To qualify for WW benefits after dismissal by mutual agreement, the following conditions must be met:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Dismissal is at the initiative of the employer<\/strong>: it must be clear that the initiative for the dismissal lay with the employer. For example, consider the following text in the settlement agreement: \"employer proposes to terminate the employment contract\", \"employee agrees to the proposed dismissal\".<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>There is no culpable action<\/strong>: when there is culpable conduct, then dismissal may be justified accordingly. In short, the settlement agreement should state that \"the dismissal has nothing to do with behaviour of employee\".<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Notice has been given and completed<\/strong>: there is always a legal notice period within employment contracts. The length of the notice period depends on the total duration of your employment. Do you agree a shorter notice period with your employer than the statutory one? In that case, the UWV will not start your unemployment benefit until the statutory notice period has expired. In short, you will receive no benefit for a while.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Condition of loss of working hours<\/strong>: you must meet the requirement of loss of working hours. Do you subsequently have a new job? Then you won't get WW benefits either.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You are available for new work<\/strong>: you are available for other work after dismissal and you have to actively apply for it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div id=\"problemen-aanvraag-ww\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e112 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Preventing problems when applying for your unemployment benefit<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e113 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Preventing problems with your unemployment benefit? Then make sure you consider the following things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ensure correct wording in your VSO<\/strong>: as just indicated also, it is important to have correct wording in your VSO.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reason for dismissal<\/strong>: make sure the reason for dismissal included in the settlement agreement is neutral, i.e. for economic reasons or a disturbed working relationship. So very explicitly, it has nothing to do with your performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Respect the<\/strong> <strong>notice<\/strong>: respect the notice period. Otherwise, your unemployment benefit will start later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Get the timing right in the application of your<\/strong> <strong>WW benefit<\/strong>: the UWV is a government agency and here, too, they have to deal with application processing times. In any case, make sure your application is submitted to the UWV no later than four weeks before your employment contract with your employer ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Keep all documentation<\/strong>: it is very important to keep all documentation with your employer. For example, any communication you have had with your employer. Tip: forward all correspondence you have had via email to your private email address. You also have the right to record conversations that deal with your dismissal with a voice recorder so that this can be used as evidence later.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Start applying already<\/strong>: ideally, of course, you don't need the unemployment benefit at all. So start by updating your CV, looking at positions at other organisations and writing cover letters.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In short, it is very important to bear in mind that the UWV strictly controls whether you are entitled to WW. What you and your employer agree in the termination agreement is not automatically binding on the UWV.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><span class=\"x-image e1261-e114 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-10.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Quote from someone who says that by following all the steps properly he retained his right to unemployment benefits\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"ziekte-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e115 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal during illness by mutual agreement<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e116 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Are you ill and is your employer proposing a mutual agreement dismissal? Then it is important that you take into account a number of other things that apply legally. This is because, as an employee during illness, you are legally protected against dismissal by way of a notice prohibition.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e117 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Protection during illness<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e118 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Legally, the following applies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Termination ban<\/strong>: During illness, your employer may not simply dismiss you. This ban on dismissal applies during the first two years of illness. Do you leave sick after two years? Then other rules apply (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwv.nl\/nl\/ziek\/ziek-wat-nu\">UWV rules<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mutual agreement exception<\/strong>: The prohibition on giving notice does not apply in the case of dismissal by mutual consent, as you then agree to the dismissal yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Wage payment obligation<\/strong>: During illness, your employer has an obligation to continue paying wages (at least 70% of your salary) for up to two years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Additional legal advice strongly recommended<\/strong>: If you are ill, it is extra wise to seek legal advice before agreeing to mutual agreement dismissal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e119 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Risks of agreeing to dismissal by mutual consent during illness<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e120 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Agreeing to dismiss during illness can carry great risks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Loss of income<\/strong>: You lose the right to continued sick pay (70%), which means you may only be able to claim unemployment or sick pay. So your income may well go down drastically, and in case of illness, you may not always have the opportunity to find something new quickly either.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Problems with unemployment benefit<\/strong>: If you are too sick to work, you may not be available for work. However, this is a requirement set by the UWV for entitlement to WW benefits, and so this may mean you are no longer entitled to WW benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Loss of employer reintegration obligations<\/strong>: Your employer is no longer obliged to help you after your employment is terminated for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/reintegration\/\">reintegration<\/a>. This may well be very important in your personal recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e121 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is your employer allowed and not allowed to do?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e122 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are limits to what your employer is legally allowed to do when you are sick:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>No pressure<\/strong>: It may seem like a nobrainer, but it is illegal for your employer to pressure you into agreeing to the dismissal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Duty to inform<\/strong>: It is important that your employer informs you about what the personal and business consequences are for terminating your employment contract while you are ill.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reintegration obligations<\/strong>: As long as you are employed and have not yet agreed to the dismissal by mutual consent, your employer must comply with the reintegration obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Employer's duty of care<\/strong>: The employer has a duty of care, including during dismissal negotiations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In specific situations, however, the employer can apply to the UWV for permission to dismiss, namely if you have been unfit for work for more than 2 years or for economic reasons<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> We'll tell you more about that in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are ill and your employer proposes dismissal by mutual consent, it is highly recommended to seek free legal advice from us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><span class=\"x-image e1261-e123 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-8.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Take the right steps in case of mutual agreement dismissal\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"stappen-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e124 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What steps should I take for mutual agreement dismissal?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e125 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Are you no longer happy in the workplace or is your employer just proposing a mutual agreement dismissal? Then it is important that you take a number of steps to bring this to a successful conclusion.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div id=\"wat-is-ontslagvergoeding\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e126 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The first interview<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e127 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d\"><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e128 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-z mz1-11 mz1-12 mz1-1a mz1-1g mz1-1t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e129 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e130 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c mz1-4e\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The process usually starts with a conversation in which you or your employer states that it is better to actively terminate the employment contract. Before the first conversation, it is good to consider a few things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Stay calm<\/strong>: Although such a conversation can stir up a lot of emotions, it is important to remain calm. This is about a business agreement and its termination. In many cases, it is the right choice for both parties, so it can also feel like a relief for both parties. Make sure you do not react too hastily or from emotion. Also, always indicate that you want to think about the whole situation calmly and get back to your employer later. This gives you time to let everything sink in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Always ask for written confirmation<\/strong>: make agreements with your employer about dismissal? Then always make sure you ask for a cat call confirming the proposal or agreements in writing. This gives you the opportunity to check everything and correct any mistakes in the verbal communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Take notes<\/strong>: Many people find this exciting, but bring a notebook and take notes during the interview. After all, oral communication is quickly forgotten or distorted, notes are not. Write down factually what was discussed, what the date was and who was present at the meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Avoid<\/strong> <strong>commitments<\/strong>: don't agree straight away and don't make promises about what terms you agree to. Good to know, though, that you can always go back on them, including legally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e131 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Discussing conditions<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e132 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the first interview or often after the first interview, you will discuss with your employer the conditions for the termination of your employment contract. In doing so, it is important to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Knowing your position and your employer's position<\/strong>: know what your rights are and what a reasonable compensation would be. This relates, for instance, to the reason for your dismissal, how long you have been employed, your age, your salary and the state of the job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Define your priorities<\/strong>: consider what is important to you, would you like a work release, do you want to get rid of your non-compete clause, etc. Determine your priorities and include them in the discussion with your employer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Prepare alternatives<\/strong>: chances are your employer has very different ideas about your dismissal situation. If so, it is important to think about alternatives. Even think about alternatives such as other work within the same company. How do you stand on that?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Underpin, underpin, underpin<\/strong>: you cannot just make demands, but it is important to substantiate them as well. For instance, substantiation of your rights is incredibly important. Not every employer is equally aware of your legal rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e133 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Discussing conditions<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e134 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before you agree to a settlement agreement, it is important that you contact us briefly to have your settlement agreement reviewed. This is completely free and non-binding. We will check whether you get what you are entitled to and whether everything has been included correctly in the agreement.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e135 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Signing the agreement<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e136 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before you agree to a settlement agreement, it is important that you contact us briefly to have your settlement agreement reviewed. This is completely free and non-binding. We will check whether you get what you are entitled to and whether everything has been included correctly in the agreement.<\/span><\/p><\/div><span class=\"x-image e1261-e137 mz1-4s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-11.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Employee stating that she fell ill due to all the stress of the mutual agreement dismissal\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"ziek-na-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e138 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sick after mutual agreement dismissal<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e139 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It may happen that you fall ill after signing a termination agreement, but before your employment has actually ended, or immediately after the end of your employment. This will affect your income and social security.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e140 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your rights<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e141 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you become ill after signing the settlement agreement but before the end of your employment, the following applies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Wage payment obligation<\/strong>: as long as your employment contract is ongoing, your employer remains obliged to continue paying your wages in case of illness (minimum 70%).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Duty to report<\/strong>: You should report your illness to your employer according to the usual procedure within the company. This could include a call to your supervisor or the HR department.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Revocation option<\/strong>: If you are still within the 14-day reflection period, you can consider revoking your consent if you expect to be ill for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Effort obligation<\/strong>: Even during the notice period, you remain obliged to cooperate in your recovery and reintegration. So this does not simply lapse!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you fall ill after your employment has ended:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sickness benefit<\/strong>: You can claim sick pay if you fall ill within 4 weeks of the end of your employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Application procedure<\/strong>: You must report your illness to the UWV within the prescribed period. Do this at least 2 days after the first day of illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Benefit level<\/strong>: Sickness benefit is about 70% of your last earned salary, up to the maximum daily wage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Duration of benefit<\/strong>: Sickness benefit lasts a maximum of 104 weeks (2 years).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e142 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3o mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consequences for your unemployment benefit<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e143 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sickness after dismissal also affects your possible unemployment benefit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Availability for work<\/strong>: To be entitled to WW benefits, you must be available for work. If you are too sick to work, you are not available and are basically not entitled to WW.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Reporting sick during unemployment<\/strong>: If you are already receiving WW benefit and become ill, you must report this to the UWV. After 13 weeks of sickness during WW benefit, you will move on to sickness benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Resumption of WW<\/strong>: When you recover from your illness, you can switch back to unemployment benefits if your unemployment rights have not yet been used up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Maintaining unemployment rights<\/strong>: The period during which you receive sickness benefit does not count towards the maximum duration of your WW benefit. Your WW entitlements are therefore preserved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e1261-e144 mz1-4l mz1-4n mz1-4o get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/check\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Upload VSO<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e145 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d\"><\/div><div id=\"belangrijkste-punten\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e146 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3j mz1-3n mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key points in case of mutual agreement dismissal<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e147 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-48 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4c\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With proper preparation, knowledge of your rights and options, you as an employee can create a much better starting position for your future after dismissal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bear in mind that employers are often willing to make concessions to achieve a quick and smooth termination, especially if the alternative is a lengthy and uncertain dismissal procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be aware of your rights and obligations and make sure you follow them properly. Also, always have your settlement agreement checked by an experienced lawyer to make sure you agree to the right terms.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e148 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-v mz1-15 mz1-1b mz1-1d mz1-1n mz1-1u\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e149 mz1-1x mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-23 mz1-28 mz1-2f mz1-2i\"><div class=\"x-div e1261-e150 mz1-b mz1-c mz1-d mz1-h mz1-i mz1-l mz1-m mz1-n\"><div class=\"x-row e1261-e151 mz1-q mz1-t mz1-u mz1-v mz1-1c mz1-1p mz1-1v\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e152 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21 mz1-23 mz1-24 mz1-25 mz1-2j\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e1261-e153 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2u mz1-2v mz1-2y mz1-31 mz1-33 mz1-36 mz1-3d mz1-3j mz1-3k mz1-3l mz1-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf4ac;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Experience by Nina<\/span>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consent sharing story<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-rating e1261-e154 mz1-50\">\n\n  <span class=\"x-rating-graphic\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"5 \/ 5\">\n    <i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i>  <\/span>\n\n  \n  \n<\/span>\n<div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e155 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2u mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-3i mz1-3k mz1-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Review via trustpilot<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e156 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-47 mz1-49 mz1-4b mz1-4c mz1-4e mz1-4f mz1-4g\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Definitely recommended. Started by filling in the calculation tool in which it quickly became clear what I am entitled to. Then low-threshold contact and result is there. Thanks!!!\"<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e1261-e157 mz1-b mz1-c mz1-d mz1-h mz1-l mz1-n mz1-o\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e158 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2u mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-3i mz1-3k mz1-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What was the situation?<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e159 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-47 mz1-49 mz1-4d mz1-4e mz1-4f mz1-4g\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nina had been working as a marketing specialist for three years when her employer asked her to talk about a so-called \"amicable settlement.\" This was because the company was facing financial problems and wanted to save costs. Nina was presented with a vso, which included mutual agreement dismissal as the reason for dismissal. This did not include a severance payment and the reason for dismissal was unclearly worded.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e1261-e160 mz1-b mz1-c mz1-d mz1-h mz1-l mz1-o mz1-p\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e161 mz1-2k mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2u mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-3i mz1-3k mz1-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What did we do?<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e162 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-47 mz1-49 mz1-4d mz1-4e mz1-4f mz1-4g\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After Nina shared her vso with us, we contacted her to further clarify the situation and go through all parts of the vso together. At ontslagrechtjuristen.nl, we discovered that her employer had made a proposal mainly for its own benefit, with compensation that was far too low. Nina indicated that we could contact her employer to discuss the settlement agreement. After several discussions with her employer, she received fair compensation, was entitled to unemployment benefits and could count on a work release.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e1261-e163 mz1-q mz1-r mz1-s mz1-t mz1-u mz1-z mz1-11 mz1-12 mz1-1a mz1-1g mz1-1w\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e1261-e164 mz1-1x mz1-1y mz1-1z mz1-20 mz1-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e165 mz1-2l mz1-2n mz1-2o mz1-2p mz1-2y mz1-2z mz1-38 mz1-39 mz1-3a mz1-3i mz1-3n mz1-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other topics you might be interested in<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e166 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-49 mz1-4a mz1-4b mz1-4d mz1-4h\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/\">Read more about the dismissal settlement agreement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">All about severance pay<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">Dutch employment law: what do you need to know?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/redundancy-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">What does a dismissal lawyer do?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"veelgestelde-vragen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e1261-e167 mz1-2l mz1-2o mz1-2q mz1-3i mz1-3v\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e1261-e168 mz1-51\" id=\"x-acc-e1261-e168\"><div class=\"e1261-e169 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e1261-e169\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e1261-e169\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e169\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I get unemployment benefits after dismissal by mutual agreement?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e1261-e169\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e1261-e169\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e169\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e170 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-41 mz1-43 mz1-49 mz1-4a\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, you can get an unemployment benefit after dismissal by mutual agreement. However, you must meet a number of conditions here. It is important to properly set out those conditions in the written agreement you enter into with your employer, the termination agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e1261-e171 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e1261-e171\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e1261-e171\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e171\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What is a reasonable severance pay in case of mutual agreement dismissal?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e1261-e171\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e1261-e171\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e171\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e172 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-41 mz1-43 mz1-49 mz1-4a\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In case of mutual agreement dismissal, there is no statutory compensation<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">. After all, you both agree to terminate the employment contract.<\/span> A good starting point is at least the transition allowance, which you would also get in a regular dismissal. This amounts to 1\/3 of a month's salary per year of service. Depending on your negotiating position, you can get a higher compensation in almost all cases, especially if the employer wants to get rid of you quickly or if the dismissal has extra negative consequences for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e1261-e173 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e1261-e173\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e1261-e173\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e173\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I withdraw my signature after signing my resignation?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e1261-e173\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e1261-e173\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e173\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e174 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-41 mz1-43 mz1-49 mz1-4a\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, as an employee you have a legal 14-day cooling-off period after signing a termination agreement. Within this period, you can give written notice that you withdraw your consent without giving reasons. If the employer has not informed you of this reflection period, the period is automatically extended to 3 weeks. After that, you are bound by the agreement and then you cannot claim anything from your employer either.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e1261-e175 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e1261-e175\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e1261-e175\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e175\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What happens to my holidays in case of mutual agreement dismissal?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e1261-e175\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e1261-e175\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e175\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e176 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-41 mz1-43 mz1-49 mz1-4a\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">When you are dismissed by mutual agreement, you have several options for your accrued holidays. You can take them during the notice period, effectively stopping work earlier. Or you can have them paid out at the final settlement. Make sure your holidays are included as a separate item in the settlement agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e1261-e177 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e1261-e177\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e1261-e177\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e177\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can my employer force me to agree to resign?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e1261-e177\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e1261-e177\" data-x-toggleable=\"e1261-e177\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e178 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-41 mz1-43 mz1-49 mz1-4a\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">No, this is definitely not possible. Indeed, this is not legally allowed. The name actually says it all: you both voluntarily agree to the dismissal. Do you not agree? Then it is up to the employer to go to the UWV or the subdistrict court to settle the dismissal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e1261-e179 mz1-3y mz1-3z mz1-46 mz1-47 mz1-49 mz1-4c mz1-4g mz1-4i\"><p><em>About the author: This article was written by Mickey Heimans, dismissal lawyer at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/\">redundancy-lawyers.co.uk<\/a>. With years of experience in both HR and dismissal law, he has extensive experience in assisting employees with their dismissal cases.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ontslag met wederzijds goedvinden: alles wat je moet weten Stuurt jouw werkgever aan op ontslag met wederzijds goedvinden? 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